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Old 15th June 2013, 01:29 PM
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Default Radiator leak

Discovered radiator leak today. Not sure yet if it leaks G12++ or ATF.

Will havd to change radiator now... Not sure this is DIY job since ATF draining will be involved.

And I just changed ATF in January. Bad luck

Why radiators are manufactured from alu matrix and plastic sides? Of course they will leak with time. Never seen car of 2000 era without radiator leak yet. Why don't they make radiator from proper stuff like stainless steel? Air conditioning condensers are manufactured from steel and they don't rust. Why radiators are compromised?

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