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Does low coolant level in radiator affect the heat output in winter?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. The heater core provides the heat which blows out your vents. The heater core has engine coolant flowing through it (it is like a mini radiator) which creates the heat which warms the air that comes out your vents. If you have low coolant, there may be no coolant circulating through heater core, thus causing cold air to blow out vents.
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Can you put water and coolant in the radiator?
Yes, you can. But if you leave in cold area you will have to replace with proper coolant closer to winter. Otherwise it will damage not only your radiator but also the engine.
Why does the heater blow cold air in a 91 DeVille when it worked last winter?
Step number 1---ck coolant level in the radiator. Is the radiator full?, is the coolant heating up? hows the water control valve? I all OK--pobably electrical behind the dash. What matters if THE HEATER WORKED LAST WINTER???????
Why do people put antifreeze into a car radiator for the winter?
So that the coolant can stay in liquid form and flow through the cooling system.
Can you use water instead of coolant in your vehicle?
as long as it is not the winter... then it will freeze. and never put water in a hot empty radiator or you will crack the block and you will be very sorry.
Can you put water in a radiator of a cr80 dirt bike?
Yes but only distilled water, or use engine coolant as distilled water may freeze in the winter and crack you cylinder
What does antifreeze do to the car in the winter?
Antifreeze keeps your coolant from freezing. It keeps your coolant more "fluid".
Is it safe to run vehicle with a bad thermostat?
A "bad" thermostat is probably one that is sticking. If it sticks open, the engine coolant will circulate through the radiator at all tiimes, making the car hard to warm up in the winter, and slightly less efficient according to the laws of heat engines. If the thermostat is stuck closed, the coolant will never circulate through the radiator, which could cause the engine to be damaged by overheating.
Why do you have to add coolant when there is no coolant leak?
coolant only lasts a few years before it needs changing because the freezing point of the liquid will be higher with time meaning its more likely to freeze during the winter causing ur engine block or radiator to crack, also very small leaks are common that are so small they're not worth fixing.
How does a mixture of Antifreeze and water in a cars radiator create a solution that is able to absorb heat?
The water in the mixture is what dose most of the cooling. when the engine gets hot the heat transfers to cooler object around it such as the air surrounding the engine and the coolant flowing threw the engine. After the coolant gets hot the water pump pushes the coolant threw the radiator. once the coolant gets to the radiator air flows threw the fins of the radiator and it cools the coolant inside. the antifreeze chemically raises the boiling point of the water so it can absorb heat at temperatures higher than boiling point. the coolants also lowers the freezing point so that the water dose not freeze in the winter. Some coolants have corrosion protectors. it all depends on what the car manufacturer wants in there cars. I know you didn't ask for this much detail but i hope it was helpful!
What to do when water freezes in automobile?
If you mean the water in your radiator, don't drive your vehicle until it thaws or your engine will overheat because no coolant will be flowing through it. You should keep 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled water in your car radiator at all times. (maybe slightly more antifreeze in cold winter weather) Water in the radiator won't freeze with antifreeze mixed with it.
What could be the problem in a 1993 corsica that runs hot after you have changed the thermostat - is fine in the morning but as the day gets hot it runs hot and steams?
You may have not enough coolant or the wrong kind of coolant. You may have used a winter thermostat rather than a summer thermostat. The radiator cap may not be the right one or isn't functioning properly. The pressure escape line off the radiator may be obstructed. Your radiator may have a number of fins clogged, or the coolant pump may not be operating properly. The fan belt powering the pump may be loose or slipping. There are multiple possibilities!
Your 2004 sunfires heater wont get hotreplaced the thermostat 2 times also loses coolant every 3 days but only in winter can idle it for an hour and no leaks?
probably a leak at the heater radiator can you smell antifreeze in the car ? if so have it checked
