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Depends on whether you mean the liquid line or the fins, although the end result either way is overheating. If the fluid line gets clogged, coolant can't get through and go to the rest of the cooling system. Thus, it won't absorb heat from the engine, and this can cause overpressurization in the cooling system, as well.
In the case of the fins... air flows through the fins. The heat carried by the coolant is transferred to this air through a heat exchange. This rapidly cools down the coolant, and allows it to absorb more heat from the engine and exchange it. If the air can't flow through the fins, this heat exchange can't happen, and the heat is retained by the coolant, preventing it from absorbing more heat from the engine.
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What happens to your car when the fuel filter gets clogged goes bad?
Your fuel filter is important for maintaining free flowing gas to your engine. If the line or filter gets clogged, your car may sputter or stop while driving.
Why does car gets hot?
because located in the engine are the cylinders. these cylinders are powered by exploding gas forcing the pistons downward to spin the drive shaft. the explosions are what causes the heat and the radiator is what cools it off. car car?
What will cause the car temperature run hot if you have replaced the radiator and the thermostat?
the hoses leading to and from your radiator might be clogged. If you had a rusty radiator, the rust may have clogged the hoses that carry the coolant. you should check all your hoses and even flush them out.
Why does your heater blow only cold air?
Your car could be low on antifreeze or your heater core could be clogged. With my car, it was Heater matrix clogged with radiator sealant. The workshop cleaned it and it's start working fine!
What do you if your car overheats because when you depress the accelerator the water hose to the radiator closes in?
The hose is soft and mushy inside. Replace the hose. Possible clogged radiator. Replace the hose first. You also might have a clogged radiator core. Have a reputable radiator shop check and flush your cooling system.
What happens When radiator fails?
When your radiator fails in a car, your car will overheat. Sometimes it will explode with steam. Usually you lose your radiator coolant. Often you will have to replace your 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 can go wrong with a car radiator?
Many things can go wrong with a car radiator. Since the car radiators job is to keep the car from over heating, the radiator can become to hot and become damaged, and it can also become clogged with dirt and debris. A car radiator can also become rusted and sludge can get built up in the wires which will cause it to over heat.
Radiator crack car overheating replaced radiator ran car for a week then the car overheated again should I replace the water pump what should I do?
I would suspect the thermostat is the culprit. Replace the thermostat. definately replace the thermostat, get a new gasket and all. Also, start the car cold and see if the inlet hose to the radiator warms up evenly. if it gets really hot on the engine side of the hose and is still cool by the radiator that means that there is no flow and either the thermo is installed wrong or something is clogged
Why after the replacement of the radiator the car still overheats in a 1997 Toyota Camry 2000 cc model what else could be wrong?
Overheating problems are caused by clogged radiator, non-functioning cooling fan, defective thermostat, defective water pump, defective or incorrect radiator cap, clogged water ports in engine, or collapsing radiator hose.
What are different causes of car overheating?
Bad radiator fan motor; bad radiator fan relay; clogged radiator; thermostat stuck closed; loose belt; bad water pump; hoses leaking;
What happens if you put oil in car radiator?
Circulating water will not be sufficient and the car will overheat.
