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Leaking Bblue/greenish liquid after hit. Help asap plz!

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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Leaking Bblue/greenish liquid after hit. Help asap plz!

There was a tree branch on the highway as I was taking an exit and I accidentally hit it. It wasn't that big but it did get stuck in the lower part of my bumper. When I got home, I noticed a smell coming from the AC, and it only blew out cold air. I checked underneath the vehicle and found the blue/grennish liquid leaking alot. I'm not sure if it is a radiator problem or an AC hose line? I saw that a small section of my radiator got dented too. Would Geico insurance cover this? Need help asap! Thanks.
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Insurance should take care of repairs if you got collision coverage.
Green liquid is probably your coolant leaking from damaged radiator. Do not drive the car unless radiator is full!
Old Nov 18, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by acercomp71
Insurance should take care of repairs if you got collision coverage.
Green liquid is probably your coolant leaking from damaged radiator. Do not drive the car unless radiator is full!
+1 on the coolant leak due to a most likely damaged radiator..
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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Be careful my friend, driving without radiator coolant is not so pleasent.
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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thanks guyz. i just drove it to a local shop, 10 minutes drive so it shouldn't be too bad. I'm currently here in Nebraska where its 30 degrees so hopefully no overheating. Anyway, is there a chance my radiator is still usable, or could it be any broken hoses? I haven't head from the shop yet though. Im hoping this wont get too pricey...
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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The A/C condenser is in front of the radiator, it's probably what's bent, not your radiator. As for the fliud, R134 has a green hue due to the oil in the system. It may very well be your a/c system that's leaking.
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