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When i pour water in my radiator, it runs straight out under the car

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I would think that you have a hole in the bottom of the radiator or maybe a hole in the bottom hose... Look exactly where it is coming from... Also dont forget. if the motor is warm do not put water in it with out the motor running as this can crack the head of the motor and you will be up for a new motor

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Water vapour condenses over the condenser coil & drips out passenger side near the firewall when on. I don't think this is the problem. If you are losing antifreese it may be a frost plug leak or hose leak or headgasket leak. Have the garage do a pressure test on your coolant system to determine the cause. Also you can check your tail pipe to see if you can smell a burnt anti freese smell. Good luck!

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