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Is pine sol bad for car paint?

Yes, Pine Sol is bad for car paint. It is bad for the paint because of the chemicals in the liquid. It can cause paint to peel.


Why does your radiator cooling fan not work The fuses are good.?

Check to see if you are getting power to fan - if so bad fan motorRun a hot line to fan to see if it starts - if not bad fan motorFan sensor bad?


What are the signs of a bad torque converter on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?

if it is making a loud knocking noise it is about to go out If when you put it in to gear, it jumps in to it and the car starts to move instantly then the converter may be shot.


How do you tell if your radiator cap is faulty?

take the cap off and check this look under the cap and see if the rubber seal is broken or it looks worn but if in doubt replace it a mechanic has tool for connecting to radiator to check cap pressure. but if you think radiator cap is the problem, just buy a new one they cost under 10 bucks. if that is the problem, it is sure cheaper than going to a mechanic


Your 93 Jeep Cherokee Sport is overheating?

The usual reasons are one or more of the following 1. Radiator cap bad (system must be pressurized to cool properly) 2. Bad themostat 3. Lower radiator hose weak. (at speed, the hose can callopse restricting the water flow) 4. The viscus fan is bad (this is the fan that is driven by the fan belt. It has a slip clutch) 5. Old or Improper coolant mix in radiator (should be 50% water/50% coolant) 6. Radiator needs to be flushed or rodded 7. Timing too high. NOTE: do not remove the thermostat. it is there for a reason.

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What are the signs of a bad radiator?

A bad radiator is a radiator that is leaking or clogged. If you are loosing coolant then you have a leak that should be easy to find if the leak is at the radiator. If it is clogged your engine will overheat.


How do you know if it is a radiator leak?

For radiator leaks look for the following signs: The car will overheat Coolant level will frequently drop Pool of coolant or water under the car radiator Obvious leak noted from radiator on starting the car Faulty radiator cap causing the leak


When the car is running it pumps the coolant out of the overflow tank. It is a 1998 Cadillac Deville 4.6L engine. Do I have a bad radiator cap What are the symptoms of a bad radiator cap.?

your radiator clogged up.cheaper to get a new radiator. nothing to do with the radiator cap.


What are different causes of car overheating?

Bad radiator fan motor; bad radiator fan relay; clogged radiator; thermostat stuck closed; loose belt; bad water pump; hoses leaking;


What are the signs of a bad rack and pinion?

It is important to recognize the signs of part failure in a car. The signs of a bad rack and pinion are unusual tire wear, the steering is off, and fluid leaking from the front end of the car.


Your car has oil in the radiator but no other signs of a blown head gasket it dont over heat no bad smells no white smoke what can it be?

Transmission fluid. Many cars have a transmission cooler built into the radiator to cool the transmission fluid. Sometimes there is an internal rupture in the system spilling transmission fluid into the radiator thus mixing with the coolant.


What sHow is the water pump is bad on a car?

After running your car for 20 minutes or so ,and there is coolant in the radiator, you will get no heat.


What makes water leak from car radiator?

the seepage from the radiator. A rotted/damaged radiator core, A split seam between the radiator core and the tank, A cracked tank, A loose hose clamp, A bad radiator cap.


What are the signs of a bad expansion plug?

Water leaking at the plug, radiator fluid level going down too fast.


How do you tell if a radiator blew?

Common signs that a radiator has blown include coolant leakage under the car, overheating engine, low coolant levels, and visible cracks on the radiator. It is important to address radiator issues promptly to prevent damage to the engine and ensure safe driving.


Why does your car loose a lot of water?

It can mean that the temperature is too hot or you have a bad radiator cap.


If you have replaced a broken radiator and thermostat on your car and it is still overheating what could be the problem?

Inoperative radiator fans, bad water pump, failed headgasket?