A crack or wear in the cooling system is evidenced by a leak in one of its components. A short-term solution to the problem is various sealants, after a short time, in order to avoid serious problems, you should immediately drive the car to a service station.
The radiator can leak hundreds of kilometers from the nearest auto repair shop. What to do in this case? The main task that needs to be solved is to get to the nearest auto repair shop on its own, without calling an expensive tow truck. In such unpleasant cases, a special sealant can help, which stops the "bleeding" of the cooling system.
It is necessary to pour the agent into the antifreeze tank or directly into the radiator. The sealant will plug small cracks in the radiator pipes and stop the leak. It is worth noting that these tools can only cope with small cracks, and if the holes in the cooling system are too large, then the tool will not help you in any way, and you will not be able to reach your destination.
For large holes and cracks in the cooling system, there is a more serious remedy - cold welding. These types of funds are a kind of sealant, which contains various metals. The mixture after application to the problem area will dry in 2-3 minutes, and you can continue your journey.
It so happens that absolutely none of the above is at hand. In this case, you will have to use the means at hand. So, for a short-term elimination of a leak, you can use ordinary laundry soap, just rub it into the problem area, and the soap will clog up small cracks. It is also possible to melt plastic from a lighter or pen and apply the melted mass to the hole.
In the search for radiator leaks invisible to the eye, there is a special device - a fluorescent additive. After introducing the liquid into the cooling system, it is necessary to carefully examine the radiator under the light of a UV lamp. The leaked spots will be clearly visible to the eye, thanks to the color of the previously poured solution with a fluorescent additive. This method is usually used in car services; for an ordinary car owner, such a set may not be affordable.
