2013 Dodge Charger
Mileage
107,476
Service Date
4/14/2025
Services Performed
- Verified the customer’s concern and confirmed that coolant is leaking from the bottom of the engine. Upon inspection, the coolant level was found to be low, so it was topped off to the proper level. A cooling system pressure test was performed by applying pressure to the system. The system failed to retain pressure, confirming an external coolant leak. A detailed inspection revealed that the coolant is leaking from an area beneath the intake manifold. However, the exact source of the leak could not be determined due to limited visibility. In order to properly identify the origin of the leak, the intake manifold must be removed for further inspection. Based on prior experience with this engine type, the most likely cause is a failure of the oil cooler housing, which is a known issue. The exact cause will be confirmed once disassembly is performed and the affected area is fully exposed. Further recommendations will follow once the component has been accessed.
- REMOVE ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO GAIN FULL ACCESS TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND RELATED HARDWARE TO EXPOSE THE SOURCE OF THE COOLANT LEAK. AFTER THOROUGH INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE OIL COOLER HOUSING HAS FAILED AND IS THE SOURCE OF THE COOLANT LEAK. PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE DAMAGED OIL COOLER HOUSING AND REPLACED IT WITH A NEW UNIT. CLEANED ALL MATING SURFACES, INSTALLED NEW GASKETS AND SEALS WHERE REQUIRED, AND REASSEMBLED ALL COMPONENTS BACK TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. ONCE REASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETE, FILLED THE SYSTEM WITH THE PROPER MIXTURE OF ANTIFREEZE COOLANT AND PURGED ANY AIR FROM THE SYSTEM. FINALIZED THE REPAIR BY TESTING ALL AFFECTED AREAS FOR LEAKS AND VERIFIED PROPER OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM.
JAIRO A. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/14/2025
