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you can drive with radiator boiling but will do damage to engine if driven far better to let vehicle cool down, refill with coolant to get it to shop and have problem fixed or call a wrecker to tow it
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Oil film in car radiator?
Oil in the radiator is usually an indication of a leaky head gasket.
When do you know you need a new radiator?
If your radiator is leaking then you will need to replace it. Additionally, if you find that your car is constantly running hot you will need a new radiator.
The car stahls when shifting into drive or reverse?
Drive...
Where is a radiator on a 2002 mr2 spyder?
The radiator is still located in the front like any other car, it just has extended piping to reach the radiator. If you ever take a look at a technical diagrahm of the Spyder, you'll see its still located in the front and the piping runs on each side of the car.
When starting a car does it need to warm up?
Todays car warms up faster if you drive it. Just drive easy
Does adding antifreeze to a car radiator increase the boiling point of the water in the radiator?
Yes
Why is Water Boiling in radiator?
The water is boiling in radiator because it's temperature(radiator's) reaches the boiling point of water when the engine works for a long time.
When you cut your car off a boiling sound is coming from top radiator hose?
Check fluid level WHEN IT cools off.
Why cars make boiling sound from radiator?
Because the radiator is provided with coolent which start boiling on absorbing heat from the engine.
Can you drive your car with oil in the radiator?
Sure you can drive it but, you need to ask yourself, why is there oil in the radiator? If you did not pour oil in the radiator then you have a problem. Most likely cause is a blown head gasket. This is extremely serious, and will destroy the engine if not repaired.
Why does the water in a car radiator sometimes boil explosively when the radiator cap is removed?
Because when the cap is removed the liquid inside wants to start cooling itself. The heat energy is released by boiling.
Is it possible to drive a car 300 miles without a radiator cap?
Yes, it is possible but not recomended.
Can you drive a car without a radiator cap?
Not for very long, the coolant will splash out to a point where it will overheat.
Can you still drive a car w leaking radiator?
A car with a leaking radiator can be driven, but when the coolant leaks out, the engine will overheat and when the engine gets hot enough, it will seize-up, the car will stop, and the engine will have suffered severe damage.
What is the hissing from overheating car?
It's steam from boiling coolant (or water) coming out of the overflow hose connected to the top of the radiator just below the level of the cap.
Where is radiator drain plug 2003 Malibu?
Look towards the car in the front. The plug is located bottom left front of the radiator. You will need square drive to loosen the plug.
Is it safe to drive a car leaking antifreeze?
No it is not. It could be a problem with the radiator, a radiator hose or a water pump. In any situation, it could cause the motor to overheat and damage it severely.
