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What happens if engine coolant is put in while the car is off?
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∙ 16y ago
After coolant is added run vehicle to normal operating temperature and re-check coolant level
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∙ 16y ago
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What happens when you put coolant into a Malibu without running the car?
When the car is cold the thermostat is closed. When the thermostat is closed the coolant does not circulate or get in to the engine block.
What happens if there is no engine coolant in car?
The engine could overheat and destroy itself. It's a very bad idea to drive a car with no cooling system.
What happens if someone sabotages your vehicle by putting oil in the coolant?
The engine of your car will heat up.
What happens if you drive your car while its overheating?
In brief, you will blow the engine.
Do you put coolant in car when car is on?
No , when the engine is cool
What happens to the engine if you drive a car without oil?
It will seize - due lack of lubrication and coolant (one of the oil's uses)
What happens if a car head gasket is leaking coolant?
Coolant will enter the combustion chamber and get into the oil pan. This will cause severe wear of internal engine components very quickly.
How much coolant do you need to put in your car?
The bigger your car, the more coolant you need to put in. The bigger your engine and car, the more coolant you need
Why is Water is coming into the car and overheating?
If you mean engine coolant is getting into the car, the heater core is leaking coolant causing the coolant level to drop and that causes the engine to over heat.
What happens if you drive a volkswagon beetle with the red water light flashing?
I'm not positive about your car, or the dash setup, but generally a water light means your low on coolant. If you drive while low on coolant, you run the risk of overheating your engine. Obviously that's not a good thing.
What happens when a car runs out of antifreeze?
Assuming you still have some form of coolant (water) in your radiator then the coolant will freeze when the weather is cold enough, coolant expands when it freezes, this may cause permanent damage to your engine, such as split pipe's, burst radiator, cracked engine block
What does it mean when you Engine Hot light comes on in car?
It means that you engine is overheating. Check your water coolant level and oil levels. DO NOT continue to drive the car until the problem is resolved, an over hot engine will cease and after that happens you will need a new engine.
