the water pump moves coolant through the entire system. this means the engine, radiator, heater core, and any other hoses or components that require coolant. the radiator is where most heat is transfered into the atmosphere by air flow from the car moving, or an auxilllary fan. the cooling system also contains a thermostat. this is a mechanical object placed at a radiator hose and the engine block. when coolant reaches a certain temperature, a spring on the t-stat causes the valve to open allowing coolant flow to complete.
If there is no cooling system, the engin will overheat.
The cooling system helps keep the car from running too hot. A diagram for the 1998 Ford Taurus cooling system can be found in the car's maintenance or repair manual.
Yes, engine oil and automatic transmission oil can both get into the cooling system.
Take it to a mechanic to work on the cooling system.
Yes, it will help seal small leaks in the cooling system. However it can also clog the system if you do not use it properly.
A cooling system schematic for this car can be found in the maintenance manual. It can also be found in the repair manual of the car.
A radiator is a part of a typical cooling system that transfers heat away from the engine.
It Will usually have an air pocket in the cooling system. But it may just be the Air Conditioning equalising after you shut the car off. Start by filling the cooling system
Poor coolant circulation in the cooling system.
I am guessing you are talking about a car's HVAC system. If so, yes it will still work as the heating for your car comes from a heating coil fed from your engine coolant. There is a separate cooling coil fed from the AC system.
drain the whole cooling system and refill it. You will never know if you don't give details of your car!
The cooling system is a closed system. If there is smoke (probably steam) there must be a leak in the cooling system somewhere.