Hey folks, I have a 2002 Sebring convertible. I have had a small coolant leak. Given that the car is so old, however in pretty good shape, i have lived with just topping up the coolant. However now that all the snow is gone and pavement is dry here in Calgary, the leak is noticeable on the ground, and i font want some kids cat licking it up in my nice little cul de sac here. so, the only symptom seemed to be when we had real cold weather here i noticed i didn't have heat in the car, seen the reservoir was low, just start topping it up. however the last week or so i have noticed that after driving and parking it, it will leak a slow drip for about 10 or 15 minutes after. with maybe a drop every 10 seconds or so? engine does not over heat, drove about an hour yesterday. and i'm for sure do for an oil change, but no brown milk shake. seems to be external. given the age of the car, and likely the age of the water pump, likely water pump? however for how long it has been going low, almost 6 months.. water pump would have gotten much worse.. to the point of more symptoms?
maybe lucky and just hose, clamp or reservoir crack, the drip comes from somewhere between the oil pan and passenger tire.. could not see a crack though. . but i know where the drip does not mean where the leak is. have a guy checking it out tomorrow, but since i have nothing to do and that's on my mind i figured i'd ask from the wiser.. or more vocal..
car is blue if that helps?... haha

 

If yours is a V-6 engine, a possible trouble point is the coolant outlet manifold on top of the engine. The part is made of plastic and is a known source of trouble. There are several long threads here on the forum about it. Use the search tool and look for them. You can find information about what tool you'll need to change it easily and what cautions to take.

The water pump is buried behind the timing chain. Replacing it is a big job.

There are dyes you can put in the coolant that will show up under a UV light to help pinpoint the leak.