Land Rover Freelander Coolant Leak Diagnosis Cost

What are the symptoms of a coolant leak?

Common symptoms of a coolant leak include:

• The engine runs hotter than normal, or overheats
• You see a puddle of coolant under the car, or on parts under the hood
• You notice the somewhat sweet smell of coolant in or around the car
• The check engine light or temperature warning light comes on

Can I drive with a coolant leak?

If you notice a coolant leak, or if your car is overheating, don't drive it — doing so can cause serious (and expensive) damage to the engine.

How often do coolant leaks happen?

Engine coolant leaks are typical for all vehicles, old and new, without regard to mileage. Driving conditions, driving style, age of the car, and lack of maintenance can all make coolant leaks more likely.

Maintaining the cooling system will dramatically reduce the number of leaks the vehicle will have over time.