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Can you drive a ford expedition if heater core is leaking antifreeze?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes But: Breathing the anti-freeze fumes is not good for humans. Also running out of coolant and engine overheating will cause damage. If it's an emergency, bypass the heater core with a hose and clamps to route coolant back to engine.
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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.
When I drive my 2002 Chrysler Voyager I smell antifreeze however can not see any leaks?
If you can smell it, it is leaking. Have it pressure tested by a professional.
Can you drive a car leaking antifreeze when it is 0 degrees?
Yes, however, not recommended Your engine still needs coolant, hot or freezing outside.
What does it mean if your car is leaking antifreeze from under the hood?
It means if you continue to drive it you risk the chance of doing severe damage to the engine. Have a mechanic check it now.
Fine white smoke coming from air vents in a 1998 ford expedition with an oily substains on drive floor also same substains comes out of floor vent. What could this be?
A fine mist coming from the air system is engine coolant. The most common cause is a leaking heater core.
Is it safe to drive a car leaking antifreeze?
No it is not. It could be a problem with the radiator, a radiator hose or a water pump. In any situation, it could cause the motor to overheat and damage it severely.
Will it hurt my car if I drive it with a bad heater core?
No, but if it's leaking coolant, you'll need to ensure you don't lose to much, and refill as needed.
What would cause a belt on a 98 Nissan Sentra to suddenly start squeaking?
If you drive through a water puddle, water can get on the belts-antifreeze leaking, oil leaking, maybe a bad alternator /idler bearing, and sometimes a glazed/worn out belt.
Is it safe to drive a car with broken heater core if you refill the radiator and if so how long?
A temporary fix would be to pull both heater hoses and connect them to each other, then don't worry about the heater core leaking. It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and you don't NEED a heater.
Are symptoms of a broken heater core constant or do they occur on and off?
You are using the wrong antifreeze! A "broken" heater core leaks. As the engine gets hot and coolant pressure rises, it will leak worse and worse, which may be when you notice it. Radiator stop leak may work for a while then the heater radiator ("core") may start leaking again. Or the stop leak may fix it. You may smell antifreeze odor inside the car. Don't breathe this stuff - it is deadly poisonous (destroys the liver)ESPECIALLY if vapors are inhaled. If you just HAVE to drive the vehicle to the repair shop, roll all the windows down and leave the heater/AC system "OFF" and the temperature control set to "COLD."
Is 91 buick park avenue ok to drive to mechanic with leaking water pump i have heat and theres no over heating just after a hour of driving you have to fill radiator with water antifreeze?
yes i made it
Is it safe to drive a car when the coolant tube is leaking inside?
No , this coolant is coming from your heater core and you are losing engine coolant ; you need to have this repaired because the engine will overheat and suffer damage that will be more expensive than the repair of the heater core .
