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Can you run the water pump with no coolant in the system I need to get it 5.8 miles to the shop and the Jeep has a totally blown raditor?
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all you will do is most likely trash the engine. tow the vehicle
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What is wrong when a 1992 Honda Accord is losing coolant but has no leaks or overheating or fumes in exhaust and the thermostat and radiator fan work?
If it had no leaks it would not be loosing coolant. So therefore it does have a leak. It can be leaking in a spot where the coolant burns away before dripping on the ground. Also a blown head gasket is a possibility. Look for coolant in the oil. A heater core can leak. Do you smell coolant inside the car or are the windows fogging up or developing a film. You need to have a pressure test run on the cooling system and find this leak.
Why does my1999 jeep Cherokee coolant light come on not out of fluid?
The light is not a coolant light, it is a temperature light which comes on when the temperature of the coolant is above the limits. In other words you engine is overheating. Can be defective thermostat, bad water pump, clogged radiator, or blown head gasket.
Why would a message Coolant Sensor Bad still flash on the panel of a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee after replacing the coolant level sensor?
There is one in the reservoir and one in the coolant tank. They probably replaced the one in the reservoir. My 96 is doing the same thing and the dealership replaced the one in the reservoir but the message is still coming up. I found out on another forum that it is the one in the tank that needs replaced. So I would check that out. Hope this helps. if its not the sensor,its the sensor plug.if that doesn't help it is the connection to the computer on the firewall.its in back of the coolant reservoir.ive never heard of the tank thing,no such thing also if there is air in your system, (air will enter from leaks in your system) when the air passes the sensor it throws out bad coolant sensor code, due to the rapid temp. change from that air bubble, if there is air in the system and not pumped out it can cause a blown head gasket, very expensive replacement
Why is my 1998 Jeep Cherokee overheating?
First you have to understand the components of the cooling system.1) Coolant in the engine water jacketa) must be full, fresh and correctly mixed2) Coolant in the radiatora) must be full, fresh and correctly mixed3) Thermostatic valvea) must correctly open at the appropriate temperature4) Mechanical clutch driven fana) must actuate fan at the appropriate temperature (190)5) Electric cooling fana) must engage at operating temperature (210)6) Water pumpa) must properly circulate water7) Radiatora) must be free of clogs and leaksb) must maintain pressure to prevent coolants from evaporating rapidly (boiling)Next you must understand the operation of this system.1) On cold start, the Thermostatic valve (3) is shut, forcing (1) coolant in water jacket to recirculate.2) Once engine temp reaches the point where the thermostatic valve (3) actuates (~190 f.), the coolant in the radiator (3) is circulated into the engine water jacket (1)3) About the same temperature, the thermostatic clutch on the mechanical fan actuates, blowing forced air onto the radiator (7)4) If the car reaches 210 degrees or more, the secondary electrical fan should engage which will increase the forced air circulation to the radiator.Overheating typically follows one of a few different patterns, and their most common causes1) Overheats while sitting at idle or stuck in traffic, does not overheat while driving on highway.a) improper thermostatic valve operationb) low coolant or bad coolant mixturec ) improper water pump operation2) Overheats while under load.a) improper cooling fan operation,b) improper thermostatic valve operationc ) improper water pump operation3) Overheats quickly, under any circumstances.a) head gaskets (also look for telltales exhaust in radiator fluid - there is a test for this)b) lack of proper coolant in engine water jacketTertiary issues of no heat in cabin :a) low coolantb) bad thermostatic valvec) blocked heater core in cabinBe aware that curing one problem may not be the only problem that your cooling system has, so approach the problem with an open mind and a willingness to make clear observations and consider all factors.The simplest diagnostic procedures, from easiest to less easier are :1) Check coolant level and mixture.a) never remove the cap of a hot cooling system, ever. For any reason. The pressure can be explosively high, and the coolant can spontaneously evaporate causing a steam/boiling coolant fountain when given a chance to evaporate.b) a cool coolant system should have coolant visible in the filler of the radiator and you should not be able to add more water without it spilling out.c) coolant should be of a proper mixture for many reasons including corrosion prevention and thermal conductivity. There are testers available which will test the coolant condition. Coolant should be a mild fluorescent green-yellow color. It should not be brown, muddy or grey.d) if you must add water/coolant, and mix it yourself it's recommended to use distilled water. Minerals that go into your engine remain there.2) Check for air bubbles in cooling system and basic circulationa) jack up front of car (taking all safety precautions as applicable)b) loosen radiator cap to half-lockc) knead upper radiator hose, pumping it to draw fluid in and push air out of overflow valved) start engine and allow to run to warm (with car jacked up, and radiator cap in half-locke) test upper hose, it should be hot and full of fluid once car warms upf) observe radiator fluid, it should appear to be circulatingafter verifying all of the above if condition not found and overheating persists3) Test thermostatic valve operationa) start engine and run to warmb) turn on heater, hot air should come out. if it does - your thermostat is likely good3b) Observe thermostatic valve operationa) remove thermostatic valve from engineb) place in boiling waterc) observe that thermostatic valve opens rapidly and smoothly and closes quickly once cooledd) if this works, your thermostatic valve works properly4) Check for exhaust leak into water jacketa) test water jacket coolant (you must specifically obtain water jacket coolant) for exhaust residueb) If you find exhaust residue in coolant, you most likely have either a cracked head, or blown head gasket
What vibrates in a whistle?
The air you blown in.
White residue on coolant system hosesand no coolant in reservoir?
Sounds like a blown head gasket
Why is oil in the coolant?
your headgasket is blown
Why is antifreeze leaking out the exhaust on 2000 ford tarus?
If you have coolant coming out of the exhaust. You have either a blown head gasket, a cracked head, or a cracked block. This can totally ruin your motor.
What is the problem when your car keeps running hot and you change the thermostat and coolant?
Pressure test the cooling system, or a leak down test to determine if its a blown head gasket. Combustion gases can leak into the cooling system via a blown headgasket, causing air bubbles, not allowing the coolant to circulate and causing an overheating engine.
How does a blown head gasket sounds?
A blown head gasket usually allows coolant into the cylinder, so it might not make any noise but it will cause the coolant to go low, saturate the oil with coolant, create white smoke,(actually steam).Pressure testing the cooling system is the best way to find out if that is the problem.
Why 1996 Cadillac fleetwood runs hot?
It could be low coolant, a defective cooling system or it may have a blown head gasket
What if your 1993 jeep Cherokee had coolant escaping from the radiator cap the top hose had pressure The coolant was not hot Two days prior the system lost coolant and got hot Is your thermostat stuck?
You may have blown your head gasket .
What could be causing a 1989 Pontiac sunbird gt to overheat?
many possibilities; low coolant, bad thermostat, radiator fan does not work, bad relays/fuses, leakage in coolant system, stopped up coolant system, bad radiator cap, blown head gasket.
What causes the raditor the bubble up not the head gasket?
Overheating can cause this. Air bubbles escaping from the radiator is caused by a blown head gasket.
What does cream mean on your oil cap?
Moisture in the system. it may just be condensation or it may be more serious, as in a blown head gasket. If you are not loosing coolant, then you may not have a serious problem. If, however you are loosing coolant, you may have a blown head gasket. Either way, have it looked at by a professional. Serious engine damage can occur if it is coolant in the combustion chamber.
What causes the engine to have a excessive white smoke when first start?
pressure test the coolant system you will find a blown intake or head gasket
Losing coolant and oil is milky?
You've got a leak between the cooling system and the oil, most likely a blown head gasket.
