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When is an engine so cold it cannot start?
Bad thermostat? Doesn't close enough to allow engine to warm up properly
Truck engine temp goes from hot to cold?
it should start at cold
Does water flow from hot to cold?
No, cold water is piped into the hot water tank and is heated by electricity or gas, it then flows out to the hot water taps.
What is the difference between a Hot water shut off valve and cold water shut off valve?
the hot water valve shut off valve shuts off the hot water. The cold water valve shuts off the cold water. ;()
Do you use hot or cold water in the garbage disposal?
Cold Water is best. Cold water will solidify grease quicker and prevent it from sticking to the inside of the drain pipe causing stoppages.
Could pouring cold water on an overheated engine cause the engine block to crack?
Most definitely.
Pouring cold water on an overheated engine?
Not a good idea, you may and probably will crack and warp vital parts. Let it cool down on its own before even adding cold coolant into the system.
Water in the oil of a Chevy 350 marine engine means what?
intake manifold gasket,head gasket,cracked head,cracked block. was it overheated? was cold water added to hot engine?
Can you blow a head gasket by pouring water into reservoir tank?
No. Hot or cold. This can be done by running the engine at the same time to ensure the fluid mixes. The danger would be introducing cold water into a hot engine which could crack the block.
Why is your car overheated but radiator full of water heater blowing cold air and knocking sound?
Have you checked your thermostat?
Should you put cold water in an overheated radiator?
No. Let it cool down before you open the radiator cap and then put water in the radiator
Does a glass tumbler containing hot water crack if you cool it by pouring cold water on it?
Yes it does due to the rapid temperature drop on the glass.
How do you wake a heavy sleeper?
pouring a bucket of ice-cold water on him/her always works
Is pouring hot wax into cold water physical or chemical?
It is a physical change. The wax simply hardens in the cold water. You still have wax and you still have water; nothing new has been formed.
What causes a cracked head in your car?
there can be several reasons, however it is usually due to overheating and/or sudden cooling --- such as overheating the engine and then pouring cold water into the radiator, etc. Occasionally, the engine manufacturer may have a flaw in the head casting or too thin metal, etc that will cause it to crack too.
Do hot or cold magnets have more power?
Cold. If magnets get overheated, they can cease to work all-together.
Why is coolant coming out through radiator cap on 1993 Pontiac grand am?
If the engine is cold... it could mean that the radiator cap is too weak to hold and you need to get a new one. If the engine is HOT... it could mean that you have overheated it and you need to add water after the engine has cooled a bit, to prevent getting burned, be careful and use a towel to remove the cap to add coolant.
