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Possible radiator leak?

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Anyone have an idea about this dark spot on the upper part of my radiator. I’m afraid it may be a leak but thought I would check with the collective. I pulled a Kleenex and a few small leaves out of the radiator area but nothing like stones or harder debris.
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Anyone have an idea about this dark spot on the upper part of my radiator. I’m afraid it may be a leak but thought I would check with the collective. I pulled a Kleenex and a few small leaves out of the radiator area but nothing like stones or harder debris.
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Is that a picture of ur radiator or condenser? What does the coolant overflow reservoir show?
 

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If still under warranty I’d consider bring it in to be looked at. But you could also take out the frunk tub to get a better look at where it might be coming from.
 

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Looks like the ac condenser.
 
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Is that a picture of ur radiator or condenser? What does the coolant overflow reservoir show?
Coolant tank was between min and max. I know it was on max last year so definitely down some. I brought it up to max and will continue to keep an eye on that.
 

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Looks like the ac condenser.
I may not have my terminology correct by calling that assembly a “radiator”. I have the max tow package so that being the case this is a split system feeding two separate compressors ???
 
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If still under warranty I’d consider bring it in to be looked at. But you could also take out the frunk tub to get a better look at where it might be coming from.
I just went over 3 years a couple weeks ago. My plan is to wait for parts to be available for the light bar recall and have the dealer look at it then when I have to take it in for that service.
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