Car just turned 20K miles and right radiator has a very slight leak and coolant smell after a drive. I removed the bumper cover with the motor warm and ran it for a while but couldn't get it to leak but the upper tank area is a bit wet like there is seepage going on.

Any luck having a shop repair the leak? Maybe a new tank to core seal? Or is replacement the only hope?

Any links on filling and purging the system?

Thanks

 

plastic end tanks so you need a new radiator. I just went through it recently good luck

 

+1 ... atleast that is what it looks like in the photos. Common place for radiators to leak. Replacement should be the only option considered. No idea on pricing.

 

check the other radiators and connections while you are in there. Radiators are around 400 dollars I believe and then you have coolant and labor so figure $600+ depending on if you do the work or shop