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Blown head gasket.
More common on a catera is a cracked oil cooler, head gasket problems are very rare on them.
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What if your antifreeze drips and it looks like rust?
then you should have your radiator flushed because you have rust in it. FYI: antifreeze can strip the paint off of your it you spill it. Also, you may need to replace your radiator if the antifreeze is leaking, it may be through a rusted/corroded portion of the radiator.
Can your car smoke if you put to much antifreeze in it?
If you overfill the reservoir and radiator with antifreeze, it will generally expand as it gets hot and spill out of the reservoir. When it does that, it will usually spill onto the hot engine and create "smoke".
How do you clean up a antifreeze spill in a building?
The most effective way to clean up an antifreeze spill is to use kitty litter. You pour the kitty litter over the entire spill and let it set for several minutes. After it has set, use your shoe or a gloved hand to grind the kitty litter into the spill in circular motions.
Which hazard may need to be mitigated at an MVC?
Cat litter as it absorbs
What tool do you use to remove an oil fillter?
One can purchase a special wrench for removing the screw on type filter canister. It has a chain to grip the canister, with an adjustable end much like a vice grip. If you can cope with the resultant spill, and easy way is to drive a large screwdriver through the filter, and use the screwdriver as a bar to undo it.
Can a spill of antifreeze inside a car harm you?
Yes, if it is glycol base the vapors can cause headaches and nausea,and if strong enough can cause brain damage
2000 Hyundai Elantra charcoal canister?
These canisters are part of a fuel vapor system that filters outflowing air from gas tank when filled. Charcoal canister get clogged or spill charcoal to fuel lines, making difficult to fill the gas tank. The charcoal canister is located behind left rear wheel, close to the bumper. They have two hoses and an electrical conector.
Is an antifreeze leak dangerous?
No. It can result in damage to the engine if you loose all of your coolant. I have damaged an Alternator by coolant spraying on it. There is some risk if you try to work on the radiator or remove the cap when the engine is HOT. The fluid can spray on you can cause burns. Antifreeze is not harmful to you if you spill it on you. ( cats and dogs are attracted to antifreeze and could possibly kill them if they drink it )
Why does all the antifreeze spill out when you turn on the AC?
Because the Heater Core is Bad. Are you sure its antifreeze that's leaking? It could just be condensation dripping off the a/c - least that's what my mechanic told me.
What if you spill antifreeze on other parts while trying to fill radiator?
It wont do any ham, if you are a clean ind tidy freak just wash is of wit a bit of water.
Do i need to drain antifreeze when changing upper red hose?
yes, but only partially. otherwise coolant will spill all over the ground. its toxic to pets and bad for the environment.
Can you use ammonia to clean up spilled antifreeze?
Not sure, but since antifreeze is a liquid, you would probably have better luck using an absorbant solid. I worked a gas station once and we used kitty litter for gas spills.
