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During repair and testing it would be wasteful and very expensive to use anti-freeze/coolant. Water is suitable until repair is complete.
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Your car overheated engine turned off and leaked oil and water?
Head Gasket blown, plus check your water pump.
Your car has never overheated but there water in the oil?
Water in the oil is a sure sign of a blown head gasket. Stop driving this car until you have this repaired or you will do serious engine damage.
Does pouring water into the reserve tank in over heating car causes damage?
It can. You should leave the engine running while you add water to the radiator. If you add water with the engine turned off, but while the engine is overheated, you might damage the engine or the radiator.
Can your 2001 Camry 4 cylinder engine be ruined if the water pump and the timing belt fails?
as long as you have not driven the car very long with the water pump bad and overheated the engine, it is fixable. the engine is a noninterference engine so it is not going to hurt the engine if the belt breaks.
What does it mean when engine overheats but the car does not lose compression?
it means that the car wasnt overheated enough to gt to that point
Why does it always say that your car broke down in drag racer v3?
It says that, because your engine overheated.
What is the name of the rolling stones song used in a current male enhancement commercial in which the guy puts water in an overheated car?
i can tell u its not the stones
Why will a car turn over but not start after overheating?
In modern vehicles, there are sensors which will prevent the engine from coming on when it is overheated. This is a protection measure.
What helps a car engine cool down?
The best way to cool down an overheated car engine is to park the vehicle. Allowing the engine to cool down naturally avoids all potential hazards and it is also safer for the engine. If you must start the cooling process immediately, pour cool water over the radiator and upper and lower hoses.
Can you wash your car engine with water?
Yes, you can wash your car engine with water.
What temperature begin to work tha fan of Lumina LTZ97 In your car begin to 108C and tha car work overheated?
if your engine is at 108c you need to run away
When changing oil on a car can you run water through the engine?
Absolutely not!! Unless you want to replace the engine. Water does horrible things to engines and that is the reason water isn't used for engine lubrication and pure water isn't used for cooling the engine in the first place.
