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Can you drive a car if it has a boiling radiator?
you can drive with radiator boiling but will do damage to engine if driven far better to let vehicle cool down, refill with coolant to get it to shop and have problem fixed or call a wrecker to tow it
What is the use of a radiator cap in an engine?
To raise the boiling point of the coolant.
Why Ethelyene Glycol is mixed with water in a radiator coolant?
The boiling point of the mixture is higher than the boiling point of pure water; this slows down the evaporation of the coolant.
Why is there pressure in the radiator?
Pressurizing the cooling system raises the boiling point of the engine coolant. under normal conditions this keeps the coolant from boiling and having to be frequently topped off.
Why is it not safe to open the radiator cap when engine is overheating?
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face. You wouldn't like it if that happens.
Why is not safe to open the radiator cap when the engine is overheating?
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face. You wouldn't like it if that happens.
Your 89 cavalier z24 is overheating what could be the problem?
Thermostat not opening correctly, low coolant level, poor coolant flow (i.e. clogged radiator), head gasket, radiator cooling fan not operating correctly, if it is boiling over,posible weak radiator cap.
Is it safe to drive your car if engine coolant has leaked out?
It will be safe to drive short distance as long as the car does not over heat. You can top up the engine coolant or use water/coolant mixture till you fix the problem which could be leaking hose pipe. leaking radiator or faulty radiator cap
What will happen if to much coolant is in radiator and over flow?
Nothing all overfloo is extra coolant latter the car will be are on the normal level of coolant after a couple miles.of drive.
Can you drive a car without a radiator cap?
Not for very long, the coolant will splash out to a point where it will overheat.
Is the water reservior just for water or for coolant for the radiator?
Radiator coolant.
What if your coolant keeps boiling out?
Thermostat needs to be replaced, it is not opening (most common). Is electric fan on radiator running normally from time to time?
