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What should you repair when you see sludge in a Chevy radiator and expansion bottle?
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Sign of possible head gasket failure
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Should you repair radiator at 168000 miles?
Only if there is a problem with the radiator.
Refill a radiator on a vehicle with no cap?
You use the coolent reservoir bottle to fill the radiator. It should fill the rad before it fills the bottle.
How do you repair a Pontiac Montana 2000 radiator that is clogged?
take the vehicle to a reputible radiator repair shop and they should be able to flush the whole system out for you.
Where to fill radiator 2003 beatle?
Many VW Beetles from '98 to '05 don't have a traditional old-school radiator cap. The radiator fluid usually is poured into the radiator fluid recovery bottle. There should be a fill line on the bottle.
If one's radiator is leaking is it effective to use a stop leak product, or should one just take it to a radiator repair shop?
Stop leak products for the radiator from auto supply stores are not meant as a long-term solution. They should only be used to get you home or to a mechanic who can repair or replace the radiator properly.
How much does radiator repair cost on average?
Well radiator repair will depend on the damage or replacements needed to fix the radiator. Thus, no average cost is really available. However, if it is only minor repair I would think that it should only cost $50 dollars for parts and then whatever the repair man is charging for labor.
What should I know before having my car radiator repaired?
You should try to find out if you can repair it yourself. Most radiator problems are the result of impacts from road debris. If this is the case you may be able to repair it simply by yourself. You certainly don't want to delay. Repairing a radiator is simple and inexpensive. Not repairing it could lead to great trouble and expense.
How do you fix a radiator?
Here is advice: * The best thing to do it to take the radiator to a repair shop and let them handle the repair. They will clean and flush it and repair any leaks. It may be almost as cheap to replace as to repair. Check on the price of a new radiator before paying for a repair. * Most modern radiators are aluminum and plastic composite. They are not economically repairable and therefore should be replaced. NEVER replace the radiator without new hose, new radiator cap and new coolant. A new thermostat is recommended. NOTE: Unless damaged, the chief cause of radiator failure is actually a blown or leaking engine head gasket allowing the cylinder pressure (80-125 PSI to leak into the radiator (max 20 PSI).
What radiator cap for 350 Chevy?
According to the Haynes repair manual for Chevy/GMC trucks 1988 thru 2000 the cap should be a 15 psi radiator cap.
1995 z28 Camaro radiator vapor locking?
check that the radiator hoses are not soft with engine hot , squeeze hose with your hand you should have strong resistance in hose if they are good other thing is to not fill radiator thru radiator, but to fill thru overflow bottle
What qualifications should a person meet in order to properly repair a radiator?
Qualifications a repair technician must have is a state board certified licence say that the technician has the proper school and work experience to do a major repair.
How much should it cost to repair a radiator in a 1995 Camry?
Repairing radiators has gone out of style. It is cheaper to get the parts rather quick.
