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leave it off while flushing & while filling it up with water & anti freeze the first time, leave cap off, crank car then fill rest of way. you should see burp bubbles.
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Should the car be running to flush the radiator?
Just flushing the radiator, no but to flush the system, yes.
What does flushing your radiator do to a car?
It flushes out old coolant and particulates which have formed in your cooling system.
How do you add water to a jetta radiator?
When a car is hot, keep the car running and add water to the radiator. When a car is cold, you can simply put the water into the radiator.
Why your car stopped while running?
maybe my radiator is defective
What do you check if your water is leaking out your car and running hot?
Thermostat and radiator
Do you fill the radiator when the car is running?
first turn on the car and add the water to the radiator while the engine is running-- this allows the water pump to work and force the water to all the thirsty parts this will help the radiator and the crankcase fill much faster
When do you know you need a new radiator?
If your radiator is leaking then you will need to replace it. Additionally, if you find that your car is constantly running hot you will need a new radiator.
How do you know if water pump has broke on my car?
You should see the coolant circulating in the radiator when the car is running
Why a car radiator must be flushed?
"Flushing" a radiator is recommended when the coolant has passed its recommended service life or has been mixed with other fluids. Most manufacturers have outlined in the owners manual when it should done as maintenance.
Does pouring water into the reserve tank in over heating car causes damage?
It can. You should leave the engine running while you add water to the radiator. If you add water with the engine turned off, but while the engine is overheated, you might damage the engine or the radiator.
What sHow is the water pump is bad on a car?
After running your car for 20 minutes or so ,and there is coolant in the radiator, you will get no heat.
Car starts running hot but no water moves from the radiator?
This is likely a stuck thermostat.
