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If you've got a REALLY big set of tools, it could be. Coolant in the engine oil is caused by one of three major things--bad head gasket, cracked head, cracked block. IOW, you'll need to do some major repairs to the car right away. If it's a great car except for the engine, and you can get the price down low enough, it might not be a bad buy. If you're buying a car so you can use it today, walk away from this one.
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Do you put coolant in car when car is on?
No , when the engine is cool
How much coolant do you need to put in your car?
The bigger your car, the more coolant you need to put in. The bigger your engine and car, the more coolant you need
Why is Water is coming into the car and overheating?
If you mean engine coolant is getting into the car, the heater core is leaking coolant causing the coolant level to drop and that causes the engine to over heat.
How long will a car last if the head gasket is blown?
Every time you start the engine you are doing damage. The coolant will mix with the oil and coolant is a horrible lubricant. How long you should drive it is none at all. Do not run this engine with a blown head gasket or you will be paying for a complete overhaul or buying another engine.
Where is engine block drain plug for coolant on 1994 Lincoln town car 4.6l engine?
The 1994 Lincoln Town Car 4.6 liter engine coolant drain plugs can be found on each side of the engine block. There will be a total of four engine coolant drain plugs.
What does the fan do in a car engine?
cools the engine. without a fan, the car will overheat and the coolant will boil. the fan controls this from happening by cooling the coolant as it passes through the radiator.
Is thermostat important in a car?
Yes, it controls the coolant flow around the engine block, without coolant the engine would overheat.
What is ect on automatic car?
"Engine coolant temperature" sensor
Does car need to be running when putting in coolant?
yes, should never add coolant to cold engine
What does the thermostat on a car do?
The thermostat in a car regulates the coolant temperature inside the engine. When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed, allowing the heat from the combustion chamber to heat the fluid (coolant) in the coolant galleys in the engine block. Once the engine reaches an optimal temperature, the thermostat opens, allowing coolant to flow through the radiator. The thermostat then controls the flow of coolant to hold the engine at its optimum operating temperature, irrespective of engine load and operating condtions.
What does a car radiator do?
Radiator stores engine coolant for circulation throughout the engine The radiator is placed at the front of the engine and exposed to the atmosphere to keep coolant cool to maintain proper engine temperature
What should you do if your engine overheats?
Do not have your car on. First step is to make sure your car has enough engine coolant, if you are low, buy some at the store and put it in its proper place for your car(If you do not know where that is then consult your owner's manual for engine or engine coolant.) If that is not the problem, then it is possible that you have a leak somewhere from the coolant container to your engine. Either check for any possible holes or loose connections or take it into an auto repair shop.
