If you have an antifreeze leak but no overheating can the cause still be the water pump?

Can a bad oxygen sensor cause overheating and white white smoke from the exhaust on a 1992 Honda civic?

it would cause overheating but the smoke is probally coming from some sort of water or antifreeze in combustion chamber

If you are replacing a water pump will this stop a car from overheating?

Replacing a bad water pump can help to stop a motor from overheating. Hopefully that was the cause of the overheating. If it does not stop the overheating, try replacing the thermostat. Make sure you have the proper mix of antifreeze and water, the radiator filled with it. Check the level of coolant FIRST. Next, the hoses, and third the thermostat. Then, disconnect a hose and see if, by starting the vehicle, if there's water…

How does antifreeze keep the water in your radiator from freezing and overheating?

It changes the freezing and boiling point.

Why is your Jeep Wrangler overheating?

There are many reasons why a Jeep Wrangler is overheating. A leak in the radiator system will cause overheating. Too much pressure in the engine can cause overheating. A bad water pump or thermostat could cause overheating. The transmission can also cause overheating if it is leaking.

How do you know if you ruined your engine by puting only water in your antifreeze container and it freezes?

That alone won't do it. The risks of just running water are that it won't thaw out quickly enough to cool the engine, and that can cause overheating. The other risk is that, if you just run water, you're supposed to add a lubricant to it to lube the water pump... not doing this can cause your water pump to go back, then you run into overheating issues because of that pump not working.

What might be the problem if there is ice under the radiator cap and the motor is overheating?

It sounds like the antifreeze / distilled water mixture is freezing because the antifreeze mixture is too weak for the outside temperature Usually the antifreeze and preferably distilled water mixture is 50 / 50 ( Ford states to not exceed 60 % antifreeze )

How does an antifreeze prevent freezing in cold months and overheating and boiling?

It lowers the freezing point and raises the boiling point of water.

Why is your 2000 ford focus still overheating you have replaced the water pump and thermostat and there is not a clog in radiator why is it still overheating?

Is your fan coming on?

What is the standard type coolant that goes in a 2002 Chevrolet Impala?

a 50/50 mixture of correct antifreeze and water, or the already premixed antifreeze. Use ONLY coolant that is designed for GM cars. Do NOT use the green colored or tinted antifreeze since this will gunk up your system and cause real problems like overheating or thermostat issues. I think the correct tint of the antifreeze should be orange, pink, or clear.

2006 Chevy pickup 5.3 L 4wd overheating replaced themostat still over heating Removed themostat still overheating?

May have a bad water pump, otherwise make sure your coolant system has pressure. this can cause over heating.

Can overheating cause my cat to get sick?

Overheating can cause a cat to get sick. The best thing you can do for the cat is to help him keep cool and give him plenty of water.

Why would a ninja 250 be overheating?

First thing would be to check if you have enough and correct water/Antifreeze mix in the overflow tank.

How do you diagnose overheating problems on a eclipse?

First thing you should check is the antifreeze level. If that is fine, replace the thermostat. If it still over heats after the thermostat, then most likely you need to replace the waterpump. If your antifreeze is low, check for leaks, the radiator, hoses, heater core, and water pump. If the water pump is leaking, that is your problem, replace that and thermostat all in one.

What causes over heating in Dodge Stratus?

Well, it could be several different problems, To begin with I would check your oil and oil pressure. Then I would make sure you have antifreeze in it that is properly diluted. 50% antifreeze 50% water. If you add all antifreeze this will cause premature corrosion and also overheating. Be sure to check all fluid levels and be sure that your vehicle is not leaking any fluids

There are no busted hoses and no overheating but coolant leaks in 1997 jeep Cherokee sport what could it be?

Look just below the water pump to see if any antifreeze is visible. Water pumps will sometimes leak and drip out antifreeze. Check the engine oil to see if antifreeze is mixed with the oil, indicating a blown head gasket.

What are the benefits and hazards of antifreeze?

The benefits of antifreeze is it helps keep your engine from overheating by keeping the water cooler in hot weather and from freezing in the winter so it can circulate and cool the engine. The hazards are it is extremely poisonous, especially to animals.

What if it is not a blown head gasket and you still have antifreeze coming out of the exhaust?

there is no water mixed with the oil but have antifreeze coming out of the exhaust

Will a water pump cause a car to turn off?

A defective water pump can indirectly cause to shut off. Either through overheating, or, if the vehicle is so equipped, a sensor designed to protect the engine in the event of engine overheating.

When replacing a water pump in a 1999 Subaru wagon 4 cylinder would not bleeding the line cause overheating?

If air is trapped in the cooling system and is not removed, yes, it will cause overheating.

Can you use water for engine coolant?

Water will evaporate eventually. Also water will cause rust to the inside of the cooling system and cause overheating problems eventually.

Why is your car still overheating I have changed my thermostat and flushed the radiator and the car is still overheating?

Either the water pump impeller is loose on it's shaft, or you have a leaking head gasket.

If a car has oil in water and water in oil but is not overheating or loosing water out of coolant system is this still the head gasket?

It could still be the head gasket.

What is a radiotor used for in a car?

The radiator is used to cool down the coolant (water plus antifreeze etc) which in turn is used to circulate the engine and prevent it overheating.

What can cause a head gasket to blow will not having the oil cap on or antifreeze in the radiator cause it?

Lots of things can cause a head gasket to fail, but the usual cause is engine overheating. Things like warped or cracked heads, incorrectly installed gaskets or heads, incorrectly torqued head bolts, torquing head bolts in the wrong sequence, are also common culprits. Not having the oil filler cap installed, while not a good idea, shouldn't result in head gasket failure. No antifreeze in the radiator (either just water filled or empty, not sure which…

What is the Cause of car overheating after the Water pump has been replaced and there are no leaks from coolant?

It could just be that the water pump is not properly working. Have you checked all the could-be causes for your car overheating if not then do so.

When adding coolant to 1986 Honda Accord does water need to be mixed in with the antifreeze?

Yes a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water. I disagree, I'll explain why A 100% antifreeze solution is perfectly acceptable. However you will only get a small increase in protection against overheating or freezing as compared to a 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze and water. By the way, the water doesn't have to be distilled. If your water supply is hard or has some other mineral deposits then you should use soft water. In the…

How do you find overheating on a 1988 motorhome 460 engine?

There are several things to check for overheating. check all belts,,hoses,,and the recovery tank. If the recovery tank is not in good condition,it will not recover antifreeze when engine warms up and transfer it back to the radiator. Next, and the most common problem, is a radiator that is partially blocked internally. Try a good commercial radiator flush,,follow the directions exactly for best results. If it still overheats, have the radiator serviced by a good…

Do you need antifreeze to drive your car?

No, but antifreeze has corrosion inhibitors in it's formula. These help to stop corrosion forming internally, and will also protect the head gasket from corroding. Antifreeze added to the water in your cooling system lowers the freezing point of the coolant, preventing the liquid from freezing in the cold winter. It also raises the boiling point of the coolant. If you drive your car with water and no antifreeze, your car will heat up and…

Why would the water in your radiator turn thick and yellow after overheating. This was both in the radiator and the overflow.?

The most likely cause of this is a blown head gasket dumping oil back into the coolant passages. The oil will mix with the glycol in the antifreeze and make a thick yellow paste. It is very important to flush the cooling system after the repair or this sludge will cause heating problems.

You have 1990 Ford Aerostar 30L is overheating we had the thermostat replaced recently and it was working fine for a day now it is overheating again Also the heater is not producing any hot air?

Thermostat could be at the tempure setiting, No antiboil antifreeze coolant, and the water leakage or a bad waterpump.

What would cause a F350 engine radiator to overhead when the thermostat is new and the water pump is ok?

you looked at it Timing out of adjustment can cause overheating.

Why does your 1990 blazer keep overheating you replaced the radiator thermostat and water pump and you have no leaks except from over flow when its hot and no antifreeze in the oil?

Bad head gasket or... Crack in exhaust port in head. Check exhaust for presence of antifreeze smell or exhaust gas in radiator.

What kind of antifreze does a 2006 Chevrolet impala take?

Use only antifreeze that is made for GM cars DO NOT USE ANY GREEN COLORED COOLANT since this type will gunk up your system and can cause overheating or thermostat issues. I think orange or pink or clear is the correct color. NO GREEN. Make sure you read the directions on the antifreeze since some is already premixed with water and ready to be put in your car, others you will have to mix with…

I Changed the thermostat and it's still overheating water not flowing?

if it's like my V8 Porsche 914, i had air pockets in the cooling system at the water pump. when air is at the water pump there is nothing to push water. Therefore overheating. Other things to check is water pump and radiator.

What is the maximum water temperature for a stock 350 small block Chevy motor before overheating the engine?

50-50 mix antifreeze...240 is as high as I'd want to go safely.

If head gasket is blown water leaks into oil will it cause your car to stall out?

it will cause overheating and mess up your engine internal moving parts.

Will engine overheat if it only has water in it no antifreeze?

Not the day you change over to water, in fact it should cool slightly better. BUT Not having the corrosion protection included in Antifreeze will cause the system to be damaged and overheat very soon.

What can cause a radiator on a 94 ford aerostar 3.0 to keep popping a seal and leaking next to the bottom hose new radiator hoses not overheating?

i had a similar problem on a 97 ford taurus, not overheating but it would boil out the resivior, changed the theromstat, no help, took of the water pump and the impeller was rusted, almost gone, replaced it and it works good, also before changing it, the antifreeze was rust colored. hope this helps.

Why is Chevy impala overheating and heat blows cold?

Possible causes: Insufficient/no coolant in the system; insufficient antifreeze in the coolant and the coolant is frozen: the water pump is faulty and is not circulating the coolant; the belt that drives the water pump is loose or missing.

How does antifreeze prevent freezing and overheating?

antifreeze is made of 100% methanol and does not freeze, so you mix it 50/50 with water to put in your cooling system it doesn't necessarily prevent overheating 100% water in your radiator (in the summer obviously) would do the same job the coolant whatever it is is pumped through the engine when the thermostat senses that the engine needs to be cooled, it circulates through water jackets that are inside the engine block in…

What kind of engine coolant do a 1997 Chevy caviler take?

A 1997 Chevy Cavalier uses a standard 50/50 mix of antifreeze coolant and water. This keeps the engine from overheating and from freezing in the winter.

What can cause overheating on a 2003 Ford Ranger?

The most common cause of overheating is a thermostat stuck in the closed position. However, other causes are: faulty water pump, clogged radiator, clogged hose(s), coolant leak or a broken drive belt.

What could cause 99 subaru impreza to overheat the radiator is fine?

water pump might have broken. i have this problem now, the radiator is full of antifreeze, but since water pump is not circling it around, the engine keeps overheating. dont wait till your engine stucks, fix the problem as soon, as possible. its cheaper than buying a new engine/car. good luck!