Questions tagged [radiator]
A radiator is a heat transfer device that allows air to pass freely over fines that conduct heat from liquid circulated within an engine to cool it.
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cant squeeze return hoses to the Coolant Reservoir
when the engine goes warm this hose return fluid to the Coolant Reservoir.
but the pressure of returning water is very low. this is mean my radiator get stuck? or its okay to return water with low ...
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Overflow tank very active at end of drive
2012 Sonata Hybrid
Car overheated. Shop said it had a blown head gasket. So I took the head off and had it machined flat. Put it back on with new gasket and new bolts etc.
Car runs well. Temp gauge ...
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Truck is overheating only while idling
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2011 Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500 WT 2WD 4.3L FI OHV 6cyl is overheating while idling.
It takes about 2-3 mins, so drive thrus and multiple red lights back to back are the main culprits.
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2000 Honda prelude radiator issue
I was driving my Honda prelude and all of a sudden it shut down and wouldn't start again. I pushed the vehicle to the side of the street and opened the hood. The radiator frame where the hose ...
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Car Radiator Coolant Leak
I have a coolant leak coming from somewhere in this region (circled in red):
It's a very small leak as I just need to top it up by about ~100ml monthly? I don't really want to pay and replace it ...
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Has a gasket caused my radiator to fail?
I have a cracked radiator that I plan to fix or replace. I am concerned, though. I did some rudimentary Google research and the general consensus is that I may potentially be replacing parts without ...
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Radiator not fully draining on Kia Sorento
I have a 2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD (that's the 3.5l V6). I am following the instructions in the service manual for replacing the engine coolant, but when I unscrew the radiator drain plug I only get ...
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Threadsealant on radiator fan switch to stop leak?
I've developed a leak from the radiator fan switch and it seems to only be leaking around it and not through it, otherwise it works fine. I've bought a new washer to replace the old one and I'm ...
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Blown head gasket? (Decent compression numbers but cooling system doesn't hold pressure, no external leak)
I have a Mazda MX-5 and it was overheated due to the water pump belt failure. I replaced the belt afterwards and the car drove fine. I brought the car to the shop and they told me it has head gasket ...
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2004 Nissan Sentra white smoke from engine then radiator busts
I just got 2004 Nissan Sentra had been setting up for about year now.
I was told at the time only thing that could be wrong with it was the cam shaft position sensor, and possibly the catalytic ...
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Persistent Radiator Fan Motor Issues - Need Expert Advice
I've been dealing with an ongoing issue with my 2012 Renault Logan's radiator fan motor repeatedly failing. I purchased the car about 10 months ago, and everything was fine until the hot summer months ...
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Why is thecoolant leaking out after hitting the brakes hard
My car was being driven erratically and the brakes were hit hard now I have coolant pouring out from somewhere under the radiator reservoir
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Explain why a new radiator cap fixed my coolant leak
I have a newly acquired 2010 Honda Odyssey. As part of the purchase, the seller replaced the timing belt and water pump. From the moment I acquired the car, it lost coolant continuously. I needed to ...
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Car is running hotter after new radiator install (thermo fan coming on later)
I noticed there was a small crack in the radiator of my 93 VW Golf/Rabbit Cabriolet. So I ordered a new one and installed it.
However, the car seems to now run hotter - or, at least, the thermo-fan ...
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06 Ford Focus Automatic chugging in hot weather, showing below minimum coolant. add water, or risk the drive?
I have a 2006 Ford Focus Automatic which is chugging in hot weather and seems to lose some power. I'm hoping, but I am in no way mechanically minded(!), that because it is showing below minimum ...
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I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue my heater wasn't working so I changed my water pump and now I have oil in my radiator until this happened I had NO oil leak
I just changed the water pump in my Nissan Rogue because my heater wasn't working and now I have oil in my radiator but no anti freeze in my oil what could be causing it? My car didn't leak oil until ...
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Do I need my system cooling fans running during the winter months?
I know I need it, but I’m going to get a new car in a couple of months, and I just really need something to get me to work and to school, which is only about 15 min drives. My car sounds the same, and ...
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2006 Toyota Sienna overheating and now knocking?
This is my first post so bear with me, please. About a month ago I was given a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The first two weeks it was driving like a dream and very quiet. It has about 350,000 miles. The ...
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Does Coolant Actively Circulate Through Overflow Reservoir?
If one adds fresh water or new coolant or some additive to the radiator/coolant overflow reservoir, will it end up actively circulating through the system in a reasonably short amount of time (i.e. ...
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OK to Drive for Short While with Radiator Cleaner in System?
I am going to flush cooling system and replace coolant in my car in near future and was planning on using a radiator cleaner product from Liqui-Moly. The place where I do my DIY auto work like this ...
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Need help with overheating st
We have changed the radiator in the fan to the radiator and my car is still overheating. Do I need to change the thermostat or could there be another possible reason why it is overheating?
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Will driving car without coolant cap do long term damage to car?
So this morning I did something stupid. I had checked the coolant in my car and it was fractionally below the min point, but still fluid in the tank. I poured in some water so it filled to between the ...
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Coolant spills out of the overflow tank at high pressure
My '98 Subaru Forester spills all its coolant with very high pressure and overheats. I changed the radiator cap and did a flush, but still have the same problem. I added stop leak, but that did ...
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Water is running out the front of my car were the radiator is can that be a hose ? 2006 vw beetle
When i put the fluid in it just ran right out
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What are the practical considerations of an aftermarket radiator with different sized connections?
I have a 1965 Buick Wildcat (Base) with the 401 Nailhead engine with a leaking factory radiator.
Most of the part interchanges suggest this can be replaced with a radiator common to many GM products ...
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Blown head gasket 2016 Chevy Cruze lt 1.4l eco turbo
I have head gasket repair. However I can’t use it with antifreeze in my radiator. How would I got about flushing my radiator with antifreeze in my oil? Do I drain oil first and put new oil in and then ...
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Overheating engine after hard run?
I came across this paragraph in my car manual which states the following:
"If the engine has been driven hard for a long period, the engine could overheat when it is switched off. Risk of engine ...
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Why is there a MIN and MAX marking on a car coolant bottle?
I've always thought the minimum and maximum mark on the coolant bottle were quite pointless as it doesn't seem to make much of a difference to the function of the vehicle if I overfill a little bit or ...
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My radiator is busted in myAcura mdx
I hit a deer and totalled the front of my Acura MDX.it still runs and drives but the radiator has several holes in it and the cooling fans are bent and not working.This is my only car and I have to ...
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How can I fix a mixed coolant problem?
My husband noticed out coolant level was low and added in green on top of orange. He didn't know the coolants shouldn't mix. Now I'm worried that our car is ruined because of this. I know they can do ...
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After oil change no oil in car but radiator overflow all oil [closed]
Just took 2013 Subaru Outback in for an oil change. Drove home about 15 miles and have NO oil in the engine. The dipstick is dry and sticky. For some reason checked the radiator overflow and the oil ...
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Radiator Leak Fix
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and ...
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Cylinder 3 misfire after thermostat replacement valve
I have 2003 Ford Expedition that had the heater not working because my thermostat was broken open. I then got a code to replace the thermostat. I need to take a long drive so I took it to a shop to ...
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of more rows in a radiator core?
When purchasing a radiator, one spec that is provided is the number of rows in the core.
I have a few closely related questions regarding these rows that are perhaps best to combine into this single ...
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Replace radiator hoses with radiator when rust is present in coolant?
The radiator on a 20+ year old Jeep XJ recently bust. The fluid that came out was a rust colour, likely indicating that the radiator was at least partially filled with water instead of coolant (...
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Chevy cavalier 1999 hot rod hot wired radiator fan
Long story short I have a chevy cavalier with a hot wired radiator fan and I noticed my car stays cooler in the winter.will my car be fine or a should I install a aftermarket thermostat for the custom ...
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STEAM coming from under the hood?
This is my car ->(1990 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4 door 5 speed manual)
Ok this is the first time I have ever seen a leak from my car. I bought it in Primo condition & I only use it for errands ...
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Can I drive a car with only water and no coolant if it has a leak?
Recently, I was informed that a car I share ('02 Nissan Sentra) was close to overheating. I was told it gets close to the upper limit very quickly upon running the car. When I inspected the vehicle, I ...
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Coolant boiling but no overheating
Car has been fine, I just drove 3 hrs and when I got to my destination my coolant was boiling. what do I do? No overheating ever just had ac fixed an coolant filled. I have to drive another 2hrs ...
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2006 Toyota Camry radiator issue
By no means am I a vehicle mechanic, but I've learned a lot from dealing with my old '06 Camry.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this appears to be the valve of the radiator that is not fully sealed, ...
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Radiator grid bended due to car crash - How do I know it should be changed?
Unfortunately, someone backed into my car and the radiator grid was bent. The car seems to work fine but I am afraid I am missing something. The grid is a bit bent because of the trailer ball that hit ...
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I put Adblu in radiator coolant tank in Peugeot Boxer 435 Onnicar
My coolant tank was empty and there was a plastic cane in the cockpit/dashboard, so I thought, it was water and I put some in the coolant tank. I am pretty sure it was less than 500ml.
Driver is using ...
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Coolant tank drains too fast of Boxer 435
I have Peugeot Boxer van (435 onnicar) and its radiator coolant drains too fast(in one day, it's already empty). I.e. In the morning, if I fill up with water and at half of the day it's almost drain. ...
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Replacement ford fiesta radiator has extra hose
I own a ford fiesta mk6 car. I recently bought a replacement radiator. Unfortunately I think its for an older model or different variant (ST150?)
Is it possible to use the new radiator in my old setup ...
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Consequences of coolant phase change in radiator
Im a Freshman at my Institute in India. In the application form for the Institutes Formula Student Team, I came across these 2 questions, which I'm stumped by. Ive searched for the answers but cannot ...
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Replace radiator
In changing a radiator in a 2005 GMC Canyon with a 3.5, 2 wheel drive. Can I get the radiator out without opening any lines on the AC unit. Can I get the AC condenser off the radiator without opening ...
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Coolant leak visible from bottom two corners of radiator
My Mercedes 1998 ML350 is leaking coolant from beneath the radiator; at the bottom two corners of it. I am not a mechanic nor do I know much about cars but I did do some stuff on engines. A hose ...
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Is it necessary to run the engine after adding radiator coolant or only when draining?
I recently did a timing belt/water pump change on my own. When I changed the water pump i drained the coolant, and according to my mechanic, I blew my radiator by not running the engine with the cap ...
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How to distinguish the engine cooling flow and turbocharger air flow to/from radiator/intercooler?
I can't distinguish between the flow of engine cooling (coolant) with the flow of turbocharger air to/from the radiator (intercooler?). I have no foundational knowledge of automotive/automobile, ...
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Engine took a long time to warm up after putting chemical coolant flush in coolant reservoir
I have a 2006 Kia Rio 1.6L. Yesterday I put in chemical flush in the coolant reservoir since I’m flushing the system out on the weekend. I drove it once yesterday and the temperature increased as ...
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