Carefully monitor the temperature gauge and top of with coolant and water then short distance and slow driving may be. Long and hilly road may be a problem. Bring extra 2-3 gallon of water in case the radiator overheated. Coolant may cost $6-$9/gallon. New radiator starting from $70. So do the math and see which way is more economical to resolve.
Or Temporarily Fix:
== * Ground black pepper * Duct Tape Step 1:
Find the location of the leak and decide how bad it is. If the leak is coming from hose, patch it with duct tape. It will hold for about a week or until you can get a replacement hose. If coolant is gushing out of the radiator and there's a big puddle around your car, rethink going to work. Step 2:
Remove the radiator cap and add about a teaspoon or two of ground black pepper, if the leak is in the radiator itself. The pepper lodges in the hole and swells when the water hits it, expanding to fill the hole. Step 3:
Close the radiator cap and fill the overflow container to the proper level. Step 4:
Bring extra pepper in the car with you, as well as a jug or two of water. You may have to add additional pepper or water to the radiator. Make certain that it is cool before removing the cap. Step 5:
Schedule an appointment with your mechanic if necessary. Be certain to tell him what temporary measures you took.
A cracked radiator would leak the fluid out, leaving no coolant for your engine which would cause your engine to overheat and be destroyed pretty quickly. So the answer is NO.
You should replace it the radiator to play it safe because theres a good chance that it may be leaking or will leaking but check with your dealer or autoshop.
A cracked radiator can not be fixed. A cracked radiator needs to be replaced . A mechanic can replace one in a few hours.
If you mean no water in the radiator, the answer is NO.
not good since most transmission coolers are inside the radiator. if you drive a car with a cracked radiator you can overheat the trans fluid causing the fluid to break down and also you run the risk of damaging the head/head gasket(s).
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Is it leaking? Is vehicle overheating?
There are various things which could cause a cracked radiator. You should try to consult a professional on the matter.
If the radiator is cracked then the vehicle has ran dry on coolant. This would cause the radiator to crack if there wasn't any coolant.
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The radiator hoses could be cracked, look where they are clamped to the rad. and engine. The radiator itself could be rusted or cracked somewhere.
Take the car to a licensed mechanic and get it checked out. Mechanics will only charge you when archery working on the car. They will tell you for free weather or not the car is safe to drive