Radiator leaking or coolant on the ground in Lansing, MI
A puddle of bright green, orange or pink fluid, a sweet smell, or a temperature gauge creeping up points to a radiator or coolant leak. Low coolant leads straight to overheating, so this needs attention before the engine gets hot.
📍 Serving Lansing
Available in Lansing and surrounding Michigan areas. Request help and TowGo dispatches the nearest available pro to your exact location.
Coolant leak, engine still cool — get it towed soon
You've caught it early. The engine isn't overheating yet, but a leak won't fix itself and will overheat once the coolant runs low. Get it to a shop before driving far.
⚠️ Safety first
Never open a hot radiator or coolant cap — pressurized coolant can cause serious burns.
- 1Note the fluid color and where it's pooling so the shop can find the leak.
- 2Do NOT open the radiator or coolant reservoir cap while the engine is warm.
- 3Avoid driving — even a short trip can drop the coolant to overheating levels.
- 4Request a tow to a repair shop.
Leaking and heating up — stop and get a tow
A leak plus a rising temperature means the engine is about to overheat. Continuing to drive risks warping the head — an expensive repair. Stop and tow.
⚠️ Safety first
DO NOT keep driving an overheating engine, and never open the coolant cap while hot. If you see steam or flames, get clear and call 911.
- 1Turn the heater to full hot to pull heat off the engine while you find a safe spot.
- 2Pull over as soon as it's safe and turn the engine OFF.
- 3Do NOT open the radiator or coolant cap while hot.
- 4Let it cool and request a tow — don't top up and drive on, the coolant will just leak out again.
You might also need
TowGo · Roadside help in Lansing, Michigan