I have a leak on my engine on the driver's side what woul...


I have a leak on my engine on the driver's side what would cost that help me please Mechanic's Assistant: How old are the hoses? And what driving conditions do you most often encounter? I just renew them last year Mec...

I have a leak on my engine on the driver's side what would cost that help me please Mechanic's Assistant: How old are the hoses? And what driving conditions do you most often encounter? I just renew them last year Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Dodge avenger 2012 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Avenger yourself? What have you tried so far? I just sent it today Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Go ahead and contact me

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with your vehicle. I will do my best to help you resolve them. Please understand that I do not know your knowledge or capabilities so I may need to ask questions to find out basic information to help solve your specific problem. My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sometimes it may take a moment for me to respond because I may have to look up information about your concern. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible. Is this an engine oil leak or engine coolant leak? IS it towards the top, middle, or bottom of engine

Almost topI don't know please call me
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HI phone service is additional, and not sure it would be any more helpful than typing Ok, if the leak is dark fluid, that is engine oil and most likely the valve cover gasket. Repair will run around $250 parts and labor If it is greenish, it is coolant and that is likely a thermostat and will be around $200 parts and labor

No it's clear
Automotive Expert
HI Clear would be coolant if the mix in the cooling system is more water than coolant. That would likely be the thermostat and be around $200 parts and labor

is clear in it's on my driver side

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This is what I am talking about
Automotive Expert
HI that is water/coolant.

What is that explain it more clearlyI have to replace something on my car on that side what do I have to do to get this fixed or straight
Automotive Expert
HI your vehicle, like all vehicles uses a mix of water and coolant that is in the cooling system that keeps the engine block cool. The most likely cause is the thermostat housing gasket but I would suggest having a pressure test done on the cooling system which will allow a mechanic to inspect the cooling system to verify the cause of the leak as it will leak while under pressure. Once the issue is verified, whether it is the thermostat gasket or a hose coming off the thermostat housing, that part will need to be replaced

How much will that be
Automotive Expert
HI Should be around $200 parts and labor at most

Okay thank you for your help
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you are welcome

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