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Can bad driving cause oil and coolant levels to go down drastically?
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∙ 15y ago
Hard driving can cause an engine to use oil, but not drastically. Coolant level should not be effected unless the engine overheats.
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Why does your 1995 dodge 1500 shutoff while driving?
Motors will shut down automatically if they get too hot. Check your coolant levels and your thermostat. If fluid levels are fine then it is probably a bad thermostat. Never add coolant to a warm or over heated motor, it will crack the head or cause other problems. wait until the motor cools down to add coolant.
Cadillac heater blows cold air when stopped?
Check the coolant level. Usually low coolant levels will cause this.
What is the main cause for dodge caravan overheating when driving slowly in traffic?
Low coolant or an inoperative radiator fan.Low coolant or an inoperative radiator fan.
Why would the heater on your 1988 mercury topaz not give you warm air unless it has been running for 30 minutes?
First and foremost, check your coolant levels. If you have insufficient coolant, you'll get heat but only after a long time. It could be a heater core problem, or a plugged line but low coolant is a common cause. First and foremost, check your coolant levels. If you have insufficient coolant, you may still get heat but only after a long time. It could be a heater core problem, or a plugged line but low coolant is a common cause. There should be a coolant reservoir under the hood, it will have some markings on it indicating hot and cold coolant levels. If that is empty that is a good indicator that you may have low coolant.
What would cause your engine to shake?
Many things could cause an engine to shake. One, for example, would be low coolant or oil levels.
What would cause Oil in coolant reservoir?
Head gasket failing The most common cause is a blown head gasket. Stop driving the car as severe engine damage will occur.
Can low coolant level cause Check Engine light to come on?
Possible, but not likely. The check engine light is mainly for emission failures not fluid levels. Have it checked for codes to know the cause.
Will a blown head gasket cause the coolant to leak into the engine?
In most cases yes it will. The coolant will mix with the oil and this will immediately cause damage to engine bearings and rings. STOP driving any car with a blown head gasket. You must have this repaired immediately or you will destroy the engine.
1992 Chevy s10 pickup 2wd 4.3l v6 and it will start but after driving and you cut it off it will not start acts like it is flooding out what can cause this?
A faulty engine coolant temp sensor can cause that.
What would cause a 1984 Mazda Rx's to overheat?
If the coolant levels are ok, check to see if the fan spins, and see if there's a blockage in the radiator hose
Would low coolant cause a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee to quit running?
Yep. Might even cause the engine to stop running forever when it overheats and seizes up. Your engine loves you and wants you to stop asking questions and fix the coolant system. Something is causing you to have low coolant levels and you need to figure out why. Take it to a reputable shop for diagnosis.
Can a leak in the Thermostat housing in a 2006 Dodge Stratus cause the vehicle to overheat?
Any coolant leak can cause an overheat.Any coolant leak can cause an overheat.
