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Probably the thermostat stuck shut.
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∙ 11y ago
If your radiator is overheating and gushing coolant like a volcano, it is likely due to a malfunctioning cooling system. This could be caused by a faulty thermostat, a blocked radiator, a broken water pump, or a leaking hose. It is important to address this issue as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your engine.
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Why does a volcano shape like a mountain?
When the volcano erupts, lava comes out and hardens on the surface of the volcano. If the volcano keeps erupting, then the hardened lava will create layers which cause the volcano to get taller like a mountain.
What type of volcano is Mount Rainier like a shield volcano but different?
it is a composite volcano.
What does crater mean in a volcano?
Crater means in volcano that it is sort of like a not to deep hole either on or inside the volcano
Would you like to live near a volcano?
not unless it's an extinct volcano
A volcano that looks like a large depression in the ground is a .?
Sad volcano :(
What is red light that looks like a radiator?
It means your engine is overheating. You should pull over and stop the car immediately if that light comes on. Overheating can ruin an engine quickly.
How do you know if your motorcycle is overheating if you have no temp gauge?
If there is no temperature gauge on a motorcycle, the way to tell if the motorcycle is overheating is by smell or feel. If the bike smells like radiator hot water, it might be overheating. If the legs of the operator start to become so warm that it is uncomfortable to ride, it might be overheating.
What causes hot stalling and starting problem Taurus?
you mean like overheating? could be a number of problems, radiator leak, radiator broke, radiator fan, leaky hose, broken water pump, broken head or head gasket, or the car running to lean.
Your beretta is overheating and you replaced the thermostat and the radiator fan works what else could it be?
it sounds like your water pump may not be working, to find out if it is, start your car, remove the radiator cap and look into the radiator. you should be able to see the fluid moving in the radiator. it sounds like your water pump may not be working, to find out if it is, start your car, remove the radiator cap and look into the radiator. you should be able to see the fluid moving in the radiator.if it is not m0oving your pump is bad
My'95 Saturn SC1 was overheating all the oil was in the radiator no water was in the oil I flushed it however the oil continues to build in the radiator Is this a head gasket problem?
sounds like you have a cracked head or cracked block.however, i would check to make sure it is not transmission oil and thereby ruling out a radiator problem
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.
You replaced the thermostat in your 2001 Chevy venture but the van is still overheating the top radiator hose is hard and hot to the touch like the thermostat is not opening up please advise?
The top radiator hose is above the thermostat. If the top radiator hose is hot, the thermostat is opening. The thermostat is not the problem. Perhaps the radiator is clogged up or the water pump is bad. Look elsewhere.
MY 99 cavalier was overheating and leaking antifreeze from the water pump Fixed the water pump the it still overheated you put a new thermostat in and its still overheating Its gurgling what now?
it sounds like you need to burp the air out of the motor. if at all possible park the car so the front end is higher than the rear end- like uphill parking. fill the radiator with coolant and run the car continuously filling the radiator as coolant is being circulated. have the heat on high inside the car. when the air blows warm and the radiator coolant level is being maintained. put the radiator cap on and fill the resevoir. never remove a radiator cap from ahot car as severe burns can occur
Pontiac GTP Temperature gauge overheating but it's not?
it could be your thermostat on the radiator. if it is then you could be causing some severe damage to the engine and radiator. i recommend that you take it in to be checked out. a simple problem like that can lead to something far more damaging and expensive in the long run if let go.
Why is not safe to open the radiator cap when the engine is overheating?
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face. You wouldn't like it if that happens.
Why is it not safe to open the radiator cap when engine is overheating?
When the cooling system is overheated, the coolant is at pressure. Removing the radiator cap will release the pressure, and allow the coolant to boil, probably splashing you with boiling-hot radiator fluid. Your arms and hands will certainly be burned, and there's a good chance that the boiling coolant will splash your face. You wouldn't like it if that happens.
Why would a mercury grand marquis steam from the motor what smells like radiator fluid when the overheating light doesn't come on?
A leak could potential cause the issue you describe and still keep the engine from overheating. I would suggest having the cooling system pressure tested for leaks and having any leaks repaired.
