The car is almost 20 years old!
Many times the plastic radiator will leak regardless of mileage.

OF course replacement of the filter should take place EVERY 4-5 years instead of every 30K miles, LOW mileage cars have they OWN type of problems due to TIME.

IF a new filter doesn't reduce the noise EXPECT to pay $500-600 for new pumps.

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