when I got my new radiator for my 96 Accord the only thing I could find was the radiator with the automatic transmission hose connector thingies down at the bottom (the two bronze tubes). Since I drive a manual, do I need to cap those things (will they leak out any radiator fluid) or are they good to go? I haven't lost radiator fluid yet but I still feel kinda funny driving with a pair of exposed tubes...

 

you can cap them off or leave them alone some will unscrew depending on the brand of radiator.

 

but is it a huge problem?

 

no problems because the trans fluid cooler is a seperate bladder that isin't used and won't affect the coolant part . all aftermarket radiators have this because they don't want to make 2 radiators