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What if your 2001 astro van smells of antifreeze when driven the radiator does not leak but sometimes there is a small amount of antifreeze on the garage floor toward the back of the motor?
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∙ 11y ago
Sounds like a leak in the heater core.
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∙ 11y ago
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How do you know when to add antifreeze or coolant to the radiator of a 2003 Kia optima?
For the most part, only old cars (pre 1970s.....) require adding coolant directly to the radiator. Newer vehicles have a "reservoir tank" that can be accessed anytime. If the reservoir is below the Full line (or nearing or below the Low line....) - you can add proper antifreeze/coolant (check your owner's manual) directly to this reservoir tank.I've included the eHow article which outlines this process too....not to be confused, some owner's manuals MAY require "radiator flushing" - this is the only exception when you would add antifreeze/coolant to the "radiator" itself....and only when the vehicle has not been driven.
Hoe to know if the radiator fan is e lectric or motor driven?
If the fan is attached to the engine and is belt driven, it is engine driven.
Why does my car idle without overheating but overheats when driven?
possible radiator resrtiction
What type of Antifreeze is used for a 2001 jeep wrangler?
A 2001 Jeep Wrangler uses orange extended-life antifreeze. This allows the vehicle to be driven up to 150,000 miles before changing the coolant.
Can car be driven if it is leaking antifreeze?
It depends on how bad the leak is .If its a really bad leak to the point where the car is starting to overheat then no
How does the pully driven fan cool your car?
The fan directs air flow through the radiator so heat energy can transfer from the coolant in the radiator into the atmosphere.
Driven Hyundai accent 1300si 99 around with no coolant due radiator leak if you replace rad with new one how can you tell if you have damaged your cylindar head if compression test what values expect?
check and see if there is any antifreeze in the oil one new rad is in place. til then i recommend not drivin it any more
Where is the radiator thermostat?
House heat will either have a mechanical valve on the radiator or an electrically driven valve with a wall mounted thermostat. A car will have it in the or on the engine where the outlet hose connects (this is most common)
What is vehicle mileage?
the amount of miles a vehicle has driven in its lifetime
Why is your 1998 ford escort over heating when driven but wont just sitting at a idle?
It's overheating when driven because there is much more heat to dissipate than when it is just idling. Your radiator might need back flushing or your thermostat needs replacing. Change the stat first, then flush the radiator.
How does transmission fluid get cooled?
Via a pressure-driven transmission fluid cooler fed by in and out hoses near the radiator reservoir. They can be as small as about 1" x 1" x several inches and resembling the guts of a radiator, finned tubes; although they can get to radiator-sized.
What damage can a clogged radiator cause?
if the motor over heats because of a plugged radiator you can fry the engine very quickly do not take the cap off !!! if you have driven the car it will burn you six ways to Sunday
