2012MDX Coolant Leak

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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 04:24 PM
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2012MDX Coolant Leak

I started to see small drops of coolant on the garage floor every now and then. Got under vehicle but could not find the source. Tried pressure testing the coolant system. The only place I see coolant is at the seam of the oil pan at the corner near the oil drain bolt. I do not see coolant above this point. Where could the coolant be leaking?

2012 Acura MDX coolant leak
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 04:45 PM
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I can't tell exactly where the picture was taken. The prime suspect would be the water pump. The water pumps starts to drip drip drip when it is about to go out.
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 04:54 PM
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That's right, it looks like the water pump is leaking. How long ago did you change the water pump? There is a possibility that your entire timing belt is in antifreeze and may break because of this.
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 05:22 PM
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I did the complete timing belt service last April.
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rah11h
I did the complete timing belt service last April.
So you yourself answered your own question, unfortunately your new water pump is garbage.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 07:57 PM
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My guess is aftermarket water pump in that case. They ALL leak. The gaskets aren't thick enough. Honda or nothing, better off with an original pump lol
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