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What might be the problem if there is ice under the radiator cap and the motor is overheating?
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∙ 11y ago
It sounds like the antifreeze / distilled water mixture is freezing because
the antifreeze mixture is too weak for the outside temperature
Usually the antifreeze and preferably distilled water mixture is 50 / 50
( Ford states to not exceed 60 % antifreeze )
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Why will the radiator fan on your 1999 jgc not come on when you start your car but works when you run hot cable direct?
A radiator fan is designed to operate only when the coolant is very hot, and the motor is in danger of overheating. You do not have a problem unless the motor overheats after sitting still idling for prolonged periods of time.
What are different causes of car overheating?
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Is there any way to check if the cooling system fan works without overheating the engine?
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2000 Jetta 2 liter motor overheating but no heat from vents when heat is turned on Can this be thermostat any help is appreciated?
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The hot warning light is coming on in your 1998 Monte Carlo then your car briefly stopped you suppose it is the engine overheating what do you do next to fix it before it destroys your engine?
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Why would a car stall after the radiator relay is taken off?
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99 cavalier will not hold water replaced the heater core not the oil and not on the ground. What could be wrong?
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What are fan belts?
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Why so people put antifreeze in car radiators?
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Why is my 93 Ford Escort overheating?
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