https://towwiththeflow.com/tags/radiator/Recent content in Radiator on Tow With The FlowHugoen-usSun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-leaking-coolant-on-side-of-road-can-i-add-water-and-drive/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://towwiththeflow.com/car-leaking-coolant-on-side-of-road-can-i-add-water-and-drive/<blockquote> <p><strong>Quick Answer:</strong> Yes, plain water works as an emergency stopgap, but only if the engine has cooled completely and the leak is slow. Never open the radiator cap on a hot engine. If coolant is pouring out, a hose is split, or the temperature gauge spikes again, stop and call a tow. Driving an overheated engine can warp the cylinder head and turn a $20 hose into a $3,000 repair.</p>