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1988 olds 98 regency brougham with a 3800 v-6 it starts missing then the temp light comes on then it dies what could this be it is full of antifreeze?
When an engine is overheated, it is common that it will begin to miss. The engine over-temperature "idiot" light, and the fact that the engine dies, suggests a confirmation of overheating.
You ask, how could it be overheating if it it full off coolant ["antifreeze"]?
There are several possibilities as to cause [all based on lack of proper coolant flow] and the following are those that I can think of at the moment:
- A collapsed or damaged radiator hose restricting coolant flow.
- The coolant thermostat is not working properly.
- There is an accumulation of "trash" and "debris" and/or corrosion inside the coolant galleries [passages] in the engine, head (s), and or tubes of the radiator.
- If the vehicle is equipped with an electrically operated radiator cooling fan, the fan is not operating [bad sensor switch, loose or disconnected connector, cut wire, "bad" fan motor, etc.].
Again, there are probably some other causes I can't recall now.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name of an old Oldsmobile that starts with the letter r?
regency
What is a synonym for missing that starts with m?
misplaced
What type of government starts with the letter r?
Republic is a type of government that starts with the letter R There is also another type of government that starts with an R and that is a Regency in which the responsibilities of governing are handled by a regent who is someone other than the sovereign.
What synonym for missing starts with the letter p?
playing hooky
What is the problem if antifreeze is leaking from your 2000 Chrysler cirrus?
A part has failed. Find where the leak starts, and fix that part.
Why is antifreeze build around top of reserver?
Antifreeze usually has corrosion inhibitors added to the liquid. When the antifreeze mixture has too little percentage of this (usually too much water has been added) then corrosion starts to build because of the chemical reaction of the heat, water and materials used in your radiator/reservoir.
Who discovered the start of the Mississippi?
Nobody. There are a trillion places where any river starts. What am I missing?
When car is cold runs fine warms up starts missing?
Tune up
What is the missing constant term in the perfect square that starts with x^2-12x?
14
What is the missing constant term in the perfect square that starts with x^2-4x?
6
How can you tell if your car needs antifreeze?
If the temperature gauge rises quickly when you start your car, it probably needs antifreeze. Watch out when you fill the radiator. If antifreeze starts pouring from some random place under the engine, then your freeze plugs are probably shot. Cheap part to replace -- about $5. But the labor cost ... Ouch ...
What is the purpose of a weep hole on the water pump on a Ford Aerostar 1989?
The weep hole is "an indicator of bad bearings and/or seals" in the water pump when antifreeze starts to drip or run out of it. If antifreeze is coming out the weep hole, change the water pump.
