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What does it mean when the temperature gauge rises while the car is running?
probably warming up...if the temperature goes above the average level, then your radiator might be low on water and coolant or the cooling fan is not working..
Why does your car loose a lot of water?
It can mean that the temperature is too hot or you have a bad radiator cap.
How do you add water to a jetta radiator?
When a car is hot, keep the car running and add water to the radiator. When a car is cold, you can simply put the water into the radiator.
Does the heater in a car use the gas or the electricity of the car?
Most cars that is powered by a gasoline engine uses the heat from the radiator to heat the interior of the car. A gas engine uses a water pump that circulates water through the engine and out to the radiator to transfer the heat generated by the ignition. The radiator cools the water and returns it to the engine to keep it cool. Some of this heated water is sent to the small radiator used to heat the air that is blown into the car's interior. The fan that blows the air is powered by Electricity. This can be tested when you have a engine that is trying to overheat during the Summer. If the gage shows the temperature going high, then turn on the heater and it will cool the temperature just slightly. The reason is that the heater's radiator acts as an extra radiator that will help cool the water's temperature. Of course, you will sweat a lot with the heater running full blast during the summer.
How can you tell if your water pump go bad?
I presume you mean car water pump? If the water pump is faulty the car will over heat and the temperature gauge will go up. Make sure that there is enough coolant in the radiator, the radiator or the hose pipe is not leaking and the radiator cap is not faulty, as all of these faults can cause overheating. Once you have excluded these then you can blame the water pump.
What do you put in a car's radiator?
Water
What does a radiator do in a car?
A radiator cools the water that flows around the engine.
Do you use coolant or distilled water in a car radiator?
You can use almost any liquid in a radiator, but water is not the best choice. Water boils at 100 degrees (and your engine gets way hotter than that), also it freezes at zero degrees and in many places it gets colder than that.Engine Coolent is an additive that you add to water or replace the water in a radiator. Coolant raises the boiling temperature and lowers the freezing temperature so that your radiator will work in the widest possible circumstances.
Why will hot water leak more rapidly than cold water through small leaks in a car radiator?
It is not so much the temperature of the water but the pressure that the hot water produces. If you will look at almost any car radiator cap you will notice a warning that says something to the effect'warning contents under pressure. Do not remove when hot.'
What can make your car temperature rise after you change the Radiator?
Well the temperature of the cars engine could rise after you change the radiator if you did not put in enough water. Is the radiator the correct one for the car? Did you make sure all the waterways were clear before installing? Failing that, you could have an air lock in the system, release the hoses and top up water until it flows clean. The thermostat may be jammed shut, or blocked with debris.
How you unfreeze the water in your radiator?
remove your radiator form your car then poor some hot water in radiator till water comes out nice and smooth.
What causes your car radiator water level to reduce?
There are several causes that will reduce the water level in your car radiator. The most common cause is evaporation. Engine overheating will also reduce the radiator water level.
