In the winter months, I will soemtimes go to start my car in the morning, and fine a puddle about 6t or 8 inches in diameter below (give or take) where the coolant resovoir is. Sure enough, if I dab some of it onto my finger, its bright green. I checked the reovoir, and The coolant is right at the 'MIN' line. This only happens overnight when its rather cold(<20 degrees F). Has anyone else had this problem. The car is still running fine, and I could just ptu some more coolant in it, but it is a little mind boggling. Any comments/solutions would be great! Thanks in advance...

 

Mine was pretty bad this year, turned out to be my water pump. As someone else said, the water pump is extremely durable, it's the 2 rubber seals that go on it. I have 225,000 miles on my car, and the the pump was still in top condition. My mechanice changed it anyway. However, after he replaced the chain tensionser, I get this pronounced rattle from the chain. Bums me out, I have a whole thread on it somewhere here.."Rhytmic knock after oil change"

 

So what are you saying, that I need a new water pump?

 

Most likely, but first you have to confirm the source of the leak. Mine was around the bottom of the timing cover, this is where the weep hole is for the water pump. Obvious places to check are the hose and thermostat, but I've never heard of Maxes having leaks there. Good luck!

 

OK, thank you very much