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no ( in an emergency you can use straight , preferably distilled water ) but
for the engine cooling system the best protection for corrosion , boiling or
freezing is a 50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and preferably distilled water .
The corrosion protection " portion " of the antifreeze does " wear out " so
change the coolant mixture as recommended , also Ford says not to exceed
60 % antifreeze in the mixture
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How do you check your coolant level in your car?
Check the overflow tank. Top up to indicated mark if necessary. When cool, remove radiator cap and top up rad with cleen water or coolant.
What direction does a car radiator circulate?
In general the hot coolant enters the top opening and out the lower to the water pump.
How do you know if your car needs water?
You can check the coolant reservoir when the engine is cold, if the coolant level is below the add line top it off with the proper coolant, not just water. It is not a good idea to add just plain water. You should use at least a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze.
Where is the water pipe on my car?
There are several. If you are asking where to add water or coolant, most have a cap on the top of the radiator which is in the front of the car right behind the grill. Some have a reservoir or bottle on the inside fender. This may be on either side depending on the type of car. It should be marked Coolant Only. In either case, they should only be opened and coolant added when they are cool.
What is the water reservoir bottle for?
A water reservoir is to catch excess water in a flowing system. In a car, the bottle holds coolant that overflows from the top of the radiator on the inside when the engine warms up.
What if you put water into the coolant tank?
i put to much coolant in my serge tank. I have a very sm. leak near the top of the radiator when i stop my car it really comes out. but my temperature gage does not read too hot. i filled the serge tank almost to the top. now it's kind of empty. I'm not adding any more coolant unless my car overheats
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
My car is leaking coolant from the top of my engine under the manifold and dripping down drivers side what could be wrong with my '99 Chevy Malibu leaking coolant?
My car is is running hot and smoking... i discovered the coolant was low i added new coolant and its pouring out the bottom of my car My car is is running hot and smoking... i discovered the coolant was low i added new coolant and its pouring out the bottom of my car
What is the hissing from overheating car?
It's steam from boiling coolant (or water) coming out of the overflow hose connected to the top of the radiator just below the level of the cap.
Toyota Avalon 1996 Should you put water in radiator ever or should I only put coolant in the coolant resevior?
Never put just straight water in your motor. You want to top off your radiator first then top off your coolant in the reservoir. Water will rust your motor from the inside out.
Why sometimes my heater blows cold air unless the car is moving Dodge Intrepid 01 Car has new thermostat and water pump coolant level is correct?
ON the coolant resevoir, look for the hose that runs to a tubular metal connection, it is a smaller hose at the top, make sure coolant flows out when the car is started, willing to bet it is blocked from the point where it connects to the heater core unit. I had the same problem. car works fine now
Why is coolant pouring out of 1997 wrangler tj?
Sometimes if you fill the coolant container (the white plastic container on the left side of the engine) with too much coolant , then run the car hard and park it, some coolant may be sent out the overflow tube due to the heated fluid. If no other symptom shows and the car seems normal then that is what is wrong. A lot of cars do this if the fluid level is filled right to the top. Recommendation, fill the coolant to about an inch or two of the top and not all the way to the top.
