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What does it mean when you smell antifreeze?
heater core leak
What does it mean when green fluid is leaking from your vehicle?
Antifreeze is green in color and is leaking from your radiator .
Can running out of antifreeze ruin an engine?
antifreeze does two things. It keeps the water in the radiator from freezing in the winter, and helps prevent if from boiling over and evaporating in the summer. You can run your vehicle with water alone in moderate temperatures and it will do the job. But, if you mean by "running out of antifreeze" you mean there is no liquid in the radiator, then yes, your vehicle can overheat and ruin the engine.
What does it mean when there is white in your antifreeze?
This means that there is oil getting in your antifreeze. More than likely you have a blown head gasket. Stop driving this vehicle until you have this repaired.
What does it mean when there is antifreeze leaking in the floor board of the truck?
Antifreeze leaking in the floorboard of a truck typically indicates a problem with the vehicle's heating system, often due to a damaged heater core. The heater core circulates coolant to provide heat to the cabin, and if it fails, coolant can leak into the interior. This can lead to a sweet smell and potential damage to the vehicle's interior if not addressed promptly. It's important to have the issue diagnosed and repaired to prevent further complications.
If my 97 expedition is leaking coolant - how would I know. I am getting the antifreeze smell out the AC vents but can see no drips or liguid in the cab. Would the degas bottle be empty or not full.?
The "antifreeze smell out the AC vents" would mean only one thing, you have a small leak in the heater core.
What does it mean when antifreeze is leaking in a Chrysler Concorde?
If it is leaking inside the car, the heater core has failed.If it is leaking inside the car, the heater core has failed.
What does it mean when you smell smoke from a fire inside your home but you go look and nothings burning and you go outside but the air smells normal?
You sometimes smell smoke from a fireplace inside the house when it is humid and damp outside.
What does it mean when antifreeze is leaking under a truck?
you got an antifreeze leak
My Pontiac 96 grand am se 2.4L is losing antifreeze the only sign is in the reservior it does not overheat but you can smell the tell-tell smell on hot antifreeze does that mean that thermostat needs?
No. If the themostat is not working the care will run hot if stuck closed and not reach operating temp if stuck open. First check to see if there any sign of leakage on the ground that could mean a bad water pump, hoses, radiator, or freeze plugs. Check the passenger side floor which could mean a bad heater core. Check the engine oil for radiator fliud which will tell you if you have a bad head gasket letting antifreeze into the combustion chamber and out the tail pipe.
What to do when water freezes in automobile?
If you mean the water in your radiator, don't drive your vehicle until it thaws or your engine will overheat because no coolant will be flowing through it. You should keep 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled water in your car radiator at all times. (maybe slightly more antifreeze in cold winter weather) Water in the radiator won't freeze with antifreeze mixed with it.
What does the prefix mean antifreeze?
prevent
