Leak

[fordF250]

I walked out and found a small puddle of anitfreeze under the front of the truck. I believe I found the culprit but I have no idea what its for. I know I have a big main radiator and then the little black box on the behind the grill is the tranny cooler. The radiator looking thing in between them is leaking. Its a very slow leak. But if anyone can give me any ideas on what that radiator is for or how to fix it.

[sgt dave]

It's called a condensor, it's for your a/c

[fordF250]

thanks for your help. I couldnt figure out what it was for. I drove it around but nothing overheated. so I take its nothing to worry about for now? also it looks like antifreeze but is it antifreeze or another fluid?

[sgt dave]

Water pump has a weep hole on top, when it starts to leak fluid it's time for a new water pump. Keep an eye on it and watch your surge tank to see if it's getting low

[fordF250]

well nothing is wet around the water pump. and the leak is right underneath the front bumper. what is the surge tank? do you mean the reservoir?

[fordF250]

i found the leak its at the bottom of the condensor. I also researched that the a/c has a green dye in it. does the condenser have coolant in it or is it full of the a/c system fluids. Ive been watching my reservoir and the coolant level is not moving.

[sgt dave]

a/c system has refrigerant oil in it and it's clear. Turn your a/c on and does it get cold?

[fordF250]

not sure. I rarely use the a/c.

[fordF250]

anyone else have any ideas? the green stuff felt oily and is like a bright neon green

[Stroked02F350]

Thats the dye in the freon. Probably took a hit from a rock in the condenser.