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Should I fill up the coolant level with a cold engine to max in the overflow or fill it directly into the radiator?
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Should your radiator overflow have coolant in it?
yes
Where is the radiator cap on a 1998 Saturn sl2?
Technically, there is no fill cap on the radiator. To add coolant, open the overflow tank. It should be on the Passenger side fender, next to the windshield fluid tank. The coolant tank is pressurized when the engine is hot. Be very careful removing the cap to the coolant overflow if the engine has been running, since the scalding hot coolant can burn you.
Why does the water i put into the overflow not move to the radiator?
Coolant only moves from the overflow tank/container to the radiator when the engine is cooling. It flows the other way (into the tank) as the engine heats up and coolant expands. If coolant isn't moving into the radiator when the engine is cooling down there could be a couple of reasons. 1. The engine really never got warm enough to begin pushing coolant to the tank and the radiator is already full. 2. The radiator cap is faulty and should be changed. 3. If the coolant hasn't been changed for many years it's possible (though unlikely the hose linking the tank and radiator is plugged. Thoughts: Be sure you're adding a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water to the overflow tank, not just water. Note the coolant level in the tank with the engine cold then go for a drive. Check the level again. It should be a little higher. Let the engine cool and the level should be back to the original point. If that's the case you're good to go. If coolant is pushed into the overflow but the level doesn't drop again blame the radiator cap and get a new one. Cheers
Why would there be no coolant in your radiator but the overflow tank is full?
more than likely your radiator is froze not allowing it to run through your system causing the pressure and it all goes to you resivour. you should flush your radiator before you crack your block
Should there always be coolant in the overflow bottle?
yes
When do you add coolant with the car started or not?
You should add coolant with the engine off and cool, top off the radiator and fill the coolant reservoir to the cool or cold level. When the system is hot or running it will be pressurized and will be dangerous to open. You can however add coolant to the overflow reservoir at any time.
Is there always coolant in the overflow tank?
Yes. There should always be some coolant in the overflow tank. Its level should rise when the engine warms up, and it should go back down when the engine cools.
Where is the coolant level sensor in a vauxhall zafira dti?
It should be located in the coolant overflow resivoir.
1997 ford ranger heat blows cold air what should i check?
Check your coolant level in the radiator as well as the overflow reservoir. Believe it or not, I had the same problem yesterday. This should fix your problem.
How do you drain radiator in 2005 Chevy Cobalt?
There is a petcock on the bottom corner of the passenger side on the radiator. If you turn the petcock and open the valve the coolant will drain out of the drain hole on the bottom passenger side of the radiator. Make sure you have a big bucket to catch the coolant in or you will be making a huge mess. The proper way to fill the radiator is to take the upper radiator hose off and pour the coolant in until the radiator is full. Then replace the radiator hose and fill the overflow to the correct level. Start the car and let it run till it is hot and the fans kick on (should be about 220F ~ 230F). Turn the car off and let it cool, then top off the overflow bottle. You should be fine to drive the car at this point, but after heating up the car again you may need to top it off again so keep some coolant handy. The cobalt uses dexcool.
How many type of cooling system are used?
All cooling systems are basically the same with a few variations from car to car. Here are few tips about those variations: 1)There are many different types of coolant available, and you should only use what is recommended for your vehicle. Even if it means that you have to buy a bottle of 'honda' or 'toyota' coolant from the dealership. Don't use "all makes, all model" coolants. The vehicle specific coolants were designed to mix with the various gasket materials and metals in the specific engine of your vehicle. 2)Overflow tanks. In most vehicles there is an overflow reservoir, and the radiator. Both of which need to be filled to the proper level. WITH ENGINE COLD remove the radiator cap and an the radiator should be full to the top. Then the reservoir should be filled to the "cold fill" line. The system works by allowing coolant to enter the overflow tank from the radiator as the engine gets warm and coolant expands. Then as the engine cools off and coolant retracts it will suck coolant from the overflow back in to the radiator. Many other cars are equipped with a purge tank. In these systems there is only one cap on the reservoir. In this system the reservoir is pressurized and connected directly to the radiator. 3)Water pumps. All cars have a water pump. Some cars put them out in the open, and easy to access. Other cars bury them deep inside the engine and drive them by timing chains or belts.
How many quarts of coolant for a 69 GMC C 20 with 396 and AC?
There Should Be an overflow, It shows You where to fill it to, and also shows when its too full. With the system completely empty, radiator, heater, engine block and hoses, it should hold 16 to 18 qts of coolant.
