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The cooling system on a car has to be pressurized, which a bad radiator cap fails to produce. It can cause overheating, therefore resulting in engine damage (i.e. blown head gasket) if left for too long and it can also cause the system to not heat to the correct temp at all. Obviously, the other effect is leakage.
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Why does 1999 intrigue overheat?
Bad thermostat, cap and radiator is a common cause.
Why is my radiator cap not working?
Bad seal Bad spring Bad neck on radiator
When the car is running it pumps the coolant out of the overflow tank. It is a 1998 Cadillac Deville 4.6L engine. Do I have a bad radiator cap What are the symptoms of a bad radiator cap.?
your radiator clogged up.cheaper to get a new radiator. nothing to do with the radiator cap.
What is the likely cause of coolant leaking after shutdown on a 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
A bad or incorrect radiator cap.
What causes coolant reservoir overflow or backup?
The radiator cap could be the cause of coolant reservoir overflow or backup. Have the cap checked to see if it is bad.
Can a bad radiator cap make an engine overheat?
It can be a significant contributing cause, especially if it's bad enough to keep the system from pressurizing.
How would a radiator cap cause a leak?
A radiator cap would not cause a leak! However, if the radiator cap is holding pressure, other weak parts could signal issues in need of attention.
What is the Cause of radiator cap breaking?
The spring on the bottom of a radiator cap will cause it to fail. If the spring does not work properly it can lead to pressure escaping from the radiator which can overheat the vehicle.
What would cause Both radiator hoses to collapsed?
Radiator cap
Will a bad radiator cap cause excessive pressure that will cause the coolant to boil off instead of circulating through the engine?
No. Excessive pressure will not cause the water to boil off quickley. It will cause the radiaor hose or other components to burst causing loss of coolant. A bad radiator cap can cause high or low pressure; low pressure will cause the coolant to boil at a lower temperature.
Would a bad radiator cap cause my temperature gauge to show hot?
yes... because you gonna loose water..
What causes loss of coolant besides bad head gasket could bad radiator cap cause evaporation?
A cracked head could also at fault.
