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The water does not flow through the radiator until the engine is at operating temperature. At that time the thermostat will open and allow it to flow.Sometimes you are unable to see it, depending on the direction of flow. Increase the engine rpm and you should notice a change.
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How do you test a thermostat on a 1993 Honda Civic ex to see if it's good?
be careful while radiator cap is off!! remove radiator cap, start engine, watch for flow of water as the engine warms. temp gauge is a goog indicator.
How do you bleed the radiator on a 2000 Nissan Quest?
take radiator cap off, make sure radiator is full, start the engine let it water circulate for awhile and then open radiator drain slightly just enough to get water and air to come out,drain is located under the radiator. Careful not to burn your hand.Turn off radiator drain and replace radiator cap.
How do you put water in an 82 camaro 305?
Make sure the engine is cool. Take off the radiator cap that is on the radiator. Pour in a half and half mixture of distilled water and antifreeze unti it is full then replace the radiator cap.
How do you flush radiator on a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
Take off the radiator cap while cool. Open the radiator and start to drain into a bucket. Use water hose to run water into the radiator until the water drains clear.
How do you fill radiator on 2006 silverado?
Take radiator cap off, fill radiator with coolant, put cap back on!
What causes a mist coming from the radiator cap when the engine is shut off?
Consider replacing your radiator cap . .
1988 dodge truck get hot then will not start until it cools off?
Check coolant level May be a bad water pump Radiator may be plugged or air flow restricted Could be a defective thermostat Hoses collapsing? Bad radiator cap?
When the engine has cooled off will you still have pressure from the radiator cap when you try to take the cap off?
no
How can I turn off the radiator in my room?
To turn off the radiator in your room, locate the valve on the side of the radiator and turn it clockwise until it is fully closed. This will stop the flow of hot water and the radiator will gradually cool down.
Why does your jag 1978 xj6 overheat excessively over very short distances?
Quick overheating is very often a bad head gasket. With it cold, take the radiator cap off, make sure it is full and with the cap off start the car. If it is a head gasket, water should shoot out of the radiator a couple of feet high. Simpler reasons, clogged radiator, stuck thermostat, bad water pump, bad radiator cap.
How do you do a radiator flush on a 1997 Chrysler Sebring?
u need to take both the radiator hoses off the radiator and take a water hose to the top inlet. leave the cap on it. and let water run through it to flush it out.
What does it mean when you take off the radiator cap and there is no thermostat in it and it throws water out?
If there is no thermostat in the radiator, the coolant can flow too quickly through the system and fail to properly regulate the temperature. This can cause the coolant to boil over and be expelled from the radiator. Installing a thermostat can help control the flow of coolant and prevent overheating.
