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Blown head gasket or cracked head.
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What causes lots of white smoke from exhaust when warmed up and no power loss or leaks you can see and no coolant in oil?
Possible that coolant is leaking into combustion chamber and burning off. Does engine act like its missing at idle and smooths out at higher rpms? possible head gasket. I had the same problem i used steelseal.com worth its weight in gold.
What causes coolant loss when vehicle is turned off?
A leak.
What causes overheating in a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
some general causes: leak in cooling system (including possible blown head gasket) resulting in loss of coolant; defective thermostat
What caused the 1997 Monte Carlo to run hot?
many possible causes, low coolant, worn out coolant, bad thermostat, no circulation (water pump) radiator blockage, pressure loss somewhere
Can a head gasket leak without overheating or coolant loss?
It is possible that the gasket could leak between cylinders. The overheating and coolant loss would happen if the gasket was failing around the coolant passages.
How to fix engine fail safe on a 2005 ford explorer?
Engine fail safe is on the 4.6 L V8 engine only - ( you have lost your coolant ! ) - find and then repair the cause of your coolant loss
Check engine light is on code 1299?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1299 indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor. An FMEM Strategy called Failsafe Cooling was activated to cool the engine. (Refer to Section 1A, «Electronic Engine Control (EC) System», for more information on Failsafe Cooling Strategy and the cylinder head temperature sensor.) Possible causes: -- Engine cooling system concerns. -- Base engine concerns. -- Low engine coolant level or loss of coolant.
How do you know if the head gasket it blown?
White smoke from the exhaust especially at startup. Coolant mixed with the oil. A white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap. Loss of coolant with no apparent leak. Engine overheating with possible miss.
Can a car overheat when the water system is leaking?
If by water you mean engine coolant, yes. Loss of coolant, antifreeze, is a major cause of overheating.
Can water leaks make a car overheat?
If by water you mean engine coolant, yes. Loss of coolant, antifreeze, is a major cause of overheating.
How do you know if a head gasket is broken on e46?
Loss of coolant with no apparent leak, white smoke from the exhaust, overfull oil level, a white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap, engine overheating, and possible engine miss.
Do you need your kawasaki coolant reservoir and why?
Yes. It doubles as an expansion tank for the coolant. Without it the system would be total loss and you really don;t want to run out of coolant on that engine.
