rfox0100
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Hoses are the engineered in weak point of cars cooling systems. If there is a pressure spike the hose is designed to fail before the radiator or water pump. If you have coolant all over the place then you probably have a cut in a hose. Typically the clamp will cut into the hose due to the expansion/contraction that comes along with the heating/cooling cycle of an engine. Also, rubber hardens over time so hoses just wear out.
Replacing a hose is sometimes a pain because of how tight engine bays are designed today but it should be possible to do it yourself. I would recommend hosing off all of the coolant from your engine the allowing the engine bay to dry out in the sun. Then start the car and start looking around with a flashlight. Look at the hoses where they are clamped to the radiator. If your system is losing fluid the way you explain you should see fluid dripping out. Your fluid is probably dripping into the cooling fan and it is what is flinging the fluid everywhere.
All you should need is a replacement hose, go ahead and buy some new hose clamps and a standard screwdriver (not phillips).
Good luck!
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