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Why do you have water running out of your reservoir but your gauge is not on hot?
Your temp gage may be malfunctioning or you may have a head gasket leak that is making excess pressure build up in the cooling system. Have the coolant temp sensor tested for accuracy. This would also prevent the cooling fan from coming on and cause the overheating condition.
What can cause the radiator water to leak from the top of the reservoir tank?
It might be a bad thermostat, or something worse, such as a blown head gasket/cracked head. Either of those scenarios will cause the cooling system to pressurized beyond it's specified capacity, and the pressure will force the coolant out of the reservoir.
What would cause the water in overflow reservoir not to return to radiator when engine is cold 1985 Honda accord lx runs hot how do I replace thermostat?
possibly a leak in cooling system
Can low levels of power steering fluids cause the car to overheat?
No. The power steering fluid has nothing to do with your cooling system. It goes from the reservoir to the pump to the steering rack and back again.
What causes pressure to cooling system to force water into overflow reservoir?
Radiator pressure is caused by coolant expanding as it heats. The radiator cap allows that pressure to build until it reaches a certain point (determined by the manufacturer which is why it's important to use a proper cap for the vehicle) then a spring compresses and coolant is allowed past the cap seal. The coolant flows through a hose to the overflow tank. Now here's the magic part. Back in the day, before reservoir tanks, that excess coolant just fell to the ground, wasted. Now, with the tank, the liquid is actually drawn back into the radiator as the engine (and coolant) cool. The result, an always full radiator Cheers
Does there always have to be fluid in the radiator resivior?
Yes, under normal operation. If you are adding coolant to the reservoir often, you have a leak somewhere. Have a trusted mechanic pressure test the cooling system to determine the cause.
What would cause sound of rushing water on Chevy Equinox?
Air trapped in the cooling system, try replacing the radiator cap and be sure the reservoir is full to line, it should bleed itself out.
What would cause gas to be in the antifreeze reservoir?
The only possibility is a cross-connected line between the fuel lines and the cooling system, possibly in the exhaust vapor recovery system. A leak anywhere would be unlikely to enter the sealed water circulation.
Can a missing reservoir cap cause overheating?
Yes, a missing reservoir cap can cause overheating in a vehicle. The cap helps maintain the pressure in the cooling system, which allows the coolant to circulate effectively and prevents it from boiling over. Without the cap, coolant can escape, leading to a loss of fluid and decreased pressure, which can ultimately result in overheating of the engine.
Is overfilling coolant resorvior bad?
Overfilling a coolant reservoir.......isn't possible since they have an overflow line.... Water is cycled back and forth as needed... with movement of water, air in the top of the reservoir is obviously necessary, since overfilling the reservoir would cause the overall cooling system to fail to do its' job!....... In otherwords, If you try to overfill the coolant reservoir tank, it shoud automatically start draining the excess water/coolant onto the ground. The other reason for the overflow is to protect from high pressure in times of high temperatures..... steam and water can both escape this way. Chris... c-tekk@hotmail.com
What does the Mercedes 190 brake reservoir overflow do?
If the brake fluid reservoir is overfilled, the excess fluid runs through the overflow instead of over the bodywork, which would cause damage to the paint work.
Will low refrigerant cause excess electric bill?
If the refrigerant is not at an optimal level (either too low or too high), the system will have to work harder to produce the same amount of cooling. This results in more electricity being used to get the same amount of cooling.
