AboutRoland Finston Expertise I take questions about domestic Chrysler-product front wheel drive cars and minivans for the years 1982-2000 based upon my experience and shop manuals. I don't have detailed information (e.g. manuals) nor expertise for Jeeps, trucks, SUV's, import vehicles, or for years more recent than 2000 (except Sebring/Stratus I have '03).
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Experience I have been a do-it-yourself auto hobbyist for 5 decades, and most recently have been concentrating on the various Chrysler Corporation domestic front wheel drive cars and vans. I have shop manuals and wiring diagrams for many models for the years '83-'00, as well as rear wheel drive cars for the early 80's. I enjoy analyzing problems that other Chrysler enthusiasts are having and sharing my information.
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Question I have a 2000 Sebring. About a year ago I have a new water pump, timing belt, and freeze plug replaced, because of a small leak. I was told it was a freeze leaking, however they replaced the water pump and timing belt also, because it had close to 80,000 miles on it and was the safe thing to do. I have been noticing, a little bit on anti-freeze on the street once again. Not a bad leak at all, the anti-freeze stays full I don't have to add to it. Some people have told me that it could be the overflow, due to the hot weather. Does this sound like a problem I need to have checked out?
Answer Hi Jason,
If the fluid on the ground is definitely green or orange and smells like anti-freeze then it would be worth your while to identify from where it is dripping. Park it in a clean spot, then after some drips are detected, jack up the car on the side closer to the leak (for safety put a jack stand under vehicle) and with some newspaper or other surface covering to protect your clothes slide under the car to see exactly where the leak is occuring. Based upon what you find you can then consider what is the remedy. If it is very slow and would be expensive to repair, then you might weigh repair now or later and watch for any significant increase in the leak rate. If it is a simple fix, like a loose clamp, then fix it now.
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Roland
