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Can anybody drive a vehicle (F-150) 4 miles without any antifreeze or coolant?
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How far can you drive a car without coolant?
4 miles in winter2 miles in summer
Is it okay to drive a car to an auto shop less than 2 miles away when your car has been leaking coolant?
If it is in the winter make sure the radiator is full of water with antifreeze before starting the car. If this leak is not too severe it should be ok to drive a couple of miles to a mechanic.
Is it safe to drive the car if antifreeze is leaking to drive it to the mechanic about 5 miles?
yes just make sure antifreeze level is topped off and you will make it just watch temp gauge.
What type of Antifreeze is used for a 2001 jeep wrangler?
A 2001 Jeep Wrangler uses orange extended-life antifreeze. This allows the vehicle to be driven up to 150,000 miles before changing the coolant.
My 1998 Chevy Malibu is overheating but not leaking coolant. the coolant in the coolant tank turns brown instead of the normal light green y is this?
The coolant in a 1998 model has dex cool antifreeze. It is red in color and not green. It is suppose to be good for 5 years or 150000 miles.
What type antifreeze does a 1997 Chevy cavalier take?
In 1997, the factory coolant system fluid type was GM DEXCOOL. "Supposedly," this anti-freeze/coolant was rated at 5 years or 100,000 miles. Some people change it sooner. If your antifreeze is pinkish-orange, it is probably DEXCOOL. Hope this helps.
What is best infiniti G35 coolant?
Plain green 50% antifreeze 50% distilled water mixture. Have your coolant flushed every 30,000 miles along with your j-matic transmission fluid and differential/transfer case fluids.
What is the best coolant antifreeze for Chevy Camaro 1999?
Originally it would have had "Dex-Cool". Dex-Cool is fine as long as it is replaced every 5 years or 100K miles.
Why should you change your antifreeze?
With time and miles the additives in the coolant wear out and break down. The coolant then becomes corrosive and acidic. This starts to damage all metal parts, including radiator, engine, water pump, etc... The coolant will eventually turn into sludge and the car can overheat and ruin the engine.
Can you use premix antifreeze in 2004 ram 1500 to top up red five year antifreeze?
It's best to top off with the same type of antifreeze. PEAK Long Life 50/50 Antifreeze & Coolant is pre-mixed and protects 5 year / 150,000 miles. It's good for all vehicles regardless of make, model, year and color of original antifreeze. - PEAK Automotive; peakauto.com
What kind of antifreeze is used in 2001 voyager van?
Conventional antifreeze is generally good for older vehicles. You can also consider 'long life' antifreeze - it's good for all make, model and year of vehicle or original antifreeze color. PEAK Long Life Antifreeze will protect for 150,000 miles/5 years. If your antifreeze hasn't been changed for 2-3 years for conventional coolant/antifreeze or 5 years for long life formulas, it's time for a flush and fill. - PEAK Automotive; peakauto.com
Why 1993 GM 3 8 liter is Getting what looks like oil In the coolant system overflow tank but no antifreeze In oil Flushed coolant system 3 times In the last 50000 miles Has 156000 miles on motor?
Check compression for each cylinder. Your head gasket could be blown or crack in the head.
