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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 05:47 AM
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Coolant leak

My car is leaking coolant from the bottom of the coolant container. Should I replace that hose? Does anyone know of a certified mini shop in charlotte that isn't mini itself. I took it to my dealership but I don't think they know mini. They had my car all day and gave it back to me in worse condition. The boost tube wasn't fully connected, coolant over full (probably not a big deal but I'm precise and that bother me), and it's still leaking. The main reason I took it in was because I broke the screw that holds the coolant tank in and don't have the tools to fix it.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 08:17 AM
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If it's leaking at the bottom and the tank is where the source of the leak is coming from, it may be a good bet to replace the container. If it's not the tank, check it over and make sure the source isn't coming from that hose. It could be a hose or a clamp issue. For an indy shop, try this site here: http://www.minirepairshops.com/
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AFN704
My car is leaking coolant from the bottom of the coolant container. Should I replace that hose? Does anyone know of a certified mini shop in charlotte that isn't mini itself. I took it to my dealership but I don't think they know mini. They had my car all day and gave it back to me in worse condition. The boost tube wasn't fully connected, coolant over full (probably not a big deal but I'm precise and that bother me), and it's still leaking. The main reason I took it in was because I broke the screw that holds the coolant tank in and don't have the tools to fix it.
I use EuroEnvy Autowerks in Concord NC. Very knowledgeable Mini staff
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Hey thanks for the input everyone. I will have to check it out. I told my job about it and they are trying to get me to trade my baby in for a buick regal. They made me take it home lol. It's a nice car but i already miss my MINI. Couldn't ever trade her in.
 
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