oil leak/ coolant - Hyundai Performance Forums

XG350 · 03-26-2003, 05:58 PM

my excel started leaking oil, and i thought just put that additive that seal cracks where the oil leaks. it worked for about a month then it started again so i put the additive in again now it's leaking again it's gotten worse now it leaves quite a few drops. Do i need a new oil pan??? or something

i also found out that i was running low on coolant so i buy some and the tells me to open the radiator cap and pour it with water, i was like wtf isn't through the little container next to the air filter, he said no that water goes there (it clearly says coolant here) so i poured it until it was full.

jerkitt · 03-26-2003, 07:28 PM

excels can leak oil from anywhere.. unfortunately

I have a tiny leak too

does yours burn it a bit also?

Ice Vulcan · 03-26-2003, 07:47 PM

Which engine is use in Excel ? Mitsubishi ?

Mach5 · 03-26-2003, 09:02 PM

your not supposed to put full coolant in your car
its supposed to be a 50/50 mix

XG350 · 03-26-2003, 09:08 PM

well i've always put coolant until full and then add water in the radiator, car only leaks oil it doesn't burn it yet... and yes it is a mitsu engine. oh well the leak doesn't bother me much because im gonna overhaul the engine.

vipergts_3 · 03-27-2003, 10:34 PM

where is youre motor leaking from ? you have the mitsu 4g15 motor . i think it would be in your best intrest to find a low miles motor and prepair for the worst that is if you want to keep your car for a long time as far as the rest of your problems ask a trained service tech not a mechanic a hyundai tech !! you will never be confused if you go to these guys for help . dont for the love of god mess your car up !! i see too many hyundais in junk yards because of the shade tree mechanic ... sorry about complaining . just learn and dont be afraid of asking questions

Mach5 · 03-28-2003, 12:25 AM

you can crack your block in extreme cold weather (winter nights) by adding just water in the radiator. just be careful

jerkitt · 03-28-2003, 12:40 AM

/me is reminded of my old Skylark (R.I.P.)

VALKYRIE YB70 · 03-29-2003, 12:50 PM

You are confused between the words "coolant" & "water"!........use a 50/50 mix of water & anti-freeze to make your coolant.This goes into your radiator and when this is full, you need to fill it`s expansion-tank up to the "full" mark...usually about two-thirds of the way up.
On some cars you can only fill the rad. via the expansion tank.
Hope this helps!.

Mach5 · 03-29-2003, 11:04 PM

thats the problem when you start using "idiot" slang :dead: