lrlima
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- March 5, 2006
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- City, State
- Charlotte, NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1996 XLT V8
1996 5.0 w/128k
Last winter I noticed a few drops of antifreeze on the ground that looked like it was originating just above the oil filter casing. It would only happen on cold days and there would be just a few drops. When it got warmer, it wasnt there anymore so I forgot about it. Now its started getting cold again and the leak is back when I leave in the morning. Still a few drops but it seems like the colder it is the more it drips (i know it sounds wierd).
I searched a bit and read it could be the oil cooler or lower radiator hose. I was just going to replace the hose anyways cause its original. I plan on trying to fix this weekend but wanted some thoughts before I do, what to look for, etc. Based on the weather change, does it make sense for the hose to leak, or the oil cooler? thanks for any insight....
Last winter I noticed a few drops of antifreeze on the ground that looked like it was originating just above the oil filter casing. It would only happen on cold days and there would be just a few drops. When it got warmer, it wasnt there anymore so I forgot about it. Now its started getting cold again and the leak is back when I leave in the morning. Still a few drops but it seems like the colder it is the more it drips (i know it sounds wierd).
I searched a bit and read it could be the oil cooler or lower radiator hose. I was just going to replace the hose anyways cause its original. I plan on trying to fix this weekend but wanted some thoughts before I do, what to look for, etc. Based on the weather change, does it make sense for the hose to leak, or the oil cooler? thanks for any insight....
