INverter Coolant Leak

rfidd · 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

I have a 2005 Prius that had been previously wrecked. It sustained some front end damage and apparently broke/damaged the top fitting of the coolant to the inverter fitting. There is a small weep, no puddles under the vehicle, but you can see that pink coolant has leaked from the replacement fitting, and a finger swipe under the fitting comes out wet. The dealer says a new inverter should fix the problem, at a cost of $4,000. Could stop-leak be added to the coolant system of the inverter without permanently harming something?

Rick

Patrick Wong · 05-13-2008, 11:47 AM

Hi Rick,

If an inverter replacement is the only solution for the leak, then I suggest you purchase a salvage unit rather than a new one. I do not suggest use of stop leak as that is likely to clog up the inverter cooling channels.

05-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
rfidd Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	INverter Coolant Leak I have a 2005 Prius that had been previously wrecked. It sustained some front end damage and apparently broke/damaged the top fitting of the coolant to the inverter fitting. There is a small weep, no puddles under the vehicle, but you can see that pink coolant has leaked from the replacement fitting, and a finger swipe under the fitting comes out wet. The dealer says a new inverter should fix the problem, at a cost of $4,000. Could stop-leak be added to the coolant system of the inverter without permanently harming something? Rick

05-13-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,532 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Re: INverter Coolant Leak Hi Rick, If an inverter replacement is the only solution for the leak, then I suggest you purchase a salvage unit rather than a new one. I do not suggest use of stop leak as that is likely to clog up the inverter cooling channels.

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