Why is my Hyundai Elantra losing coolant even though there’s no visible leak under the car?

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Why is my Hyundai Elantra losing coolant even though there’s no visible leak under the car?

I drive a 2018 Elantra in Lahore, and I’ve noticed the coolant level keeps ping every few days. There are no puddles under the car, but I still need to top it up regularly. Could this be a hidden radiator leak? What parts should I check first?

Gari Specialist asked on 10 Jul 2025 16:57:02 pm

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Gari Master - on 10 Jul 2025 17:06:32 pm

If you’re losing coolant but not seeing puddles under the vehicle, there are a few possible reasons — some of which are common in Pakistan’s high-heat and traffic-prone cities like Lahore o r Karachi:

Possible causes:
Small radiator leak that only drips under pressure and evaporates on hot surfaces

Coolant leaking into the engine due to a failing head gasket may cause white smoke

Cracked o r leaking reservoir tank

Hose leaks at clamps that only leak under engine heat and pressure

What you should do:
Check radiator and hoses when the engine is hot carefully, to avoid burns

Look for white deposits, dried coolant stains, o r rust around the radiator and hose connections

Perform a cooling system pressure test at a workshop

Check oil dipstick — milky o r frothy oil could indicate coolant mixing with engine oil

Pro Tip: Use a UV dye coolant and blacklight available in major Pakistani auto shops to detect small leaks.