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Does water flow through the fins in a car radiator?
No, water does not flow through the fins in a car radiator. The fins are there to dissipate heat from the coolant circulating through the radiator tubes. Air passing over the fins helps cool down the hot coolant flowing through the tubes.
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.
Why would the radiator hoses be very firm when there is no thermstat?
Without a thermostat, the coolant continuously circulates through the radiator hoses, causing them to heat up and expand. This can make the hoses feel very firm due to the increased pressure from the heated coolant. The thermostat helps regulate the flow of coolant to maintain a consistent temperature in the engine.
How do you drain radiators without a drain plugs?
To drain a radiator without a drain plug, you can disconnect the lower radiator hose to allow the coolant to flow out. Make sure to catch the coolant in a container for proper disposal. Be cautious of hot coolant and allow the radiator to cool down before attempting this.
Why is there pressure in the upper radiator hose?
The pressure in the upper radiator hose is created by the water pump circulating coolant through the engine and radiator. This pressure helps to maintain proper flow of coolant to regulate engine temperature and prevent overheating. It also allows the coolant to absorb heat efficiently from the engine.
The coolant flow through the radiator is controlled by the?
The thermostat.
Why would a 2002 Cadillac STS run hot?
Air flow through radiator restricted with debris. Coolant flow through inside of radiator restricted with debris. Low on coolant. Faulty thermostat. Coolant fans inop.
Does water flow through the fins in a car radiator?
No, water does not flow through the fins in a car radiator. The fins are there to dissipate heat from the coolant circulating through the radiator tubes. Air passing over the fins helps cool down the hot coolant flowing through the tubes.
What causes engine oil and engine coolant to run over 200 degrees?
Could be, Restricted air flow through outside of radiator, Restricted coolant flow through inside of radiator, Faulty fan clutch, Missing or broken radiator fan shroud, Faulty thermostat, Low on coolant,
Where is the thermostat located on a 1997 Mazda MPV?
The thermostat on a 1997 Mazda MPV is located on top of the engine, under the upper radiator hose. It controls the flow of coolant through the vehicle.
Why do radiators have grooves?
That is for the air can flow through the radiator and cool the engine coolant down.
What would cause your 1997 Chevy cavalier to get hot?
Low on coolant. Cooling fans are not operating. Faulty thermostat. Air flow through radiator is restricted. Coolant flow through inside of radiator is restricted. Bad head gasket.
Does the radiator on a 1999 mercury mountaineer come out from the top or bottom?
When the thermostat is open the coolant will flow through the top radiator hose in to the radiator and out to the water pump through the bottom radiator hose
Which way does the coolant flow through the radiator on a 2001 Chevy Tracker?
In a 2001 Chevy Tracker, the coolant flows through the radiator from the top to the bottom. The hot coolant from the engine enters the radiator at the top, where it dissipates heat as it moves down through the radiator tubes. Once cooled, it exits from the bottom of the radiator and returns to the engine to continue the cooling cycle.
Which way does coolant flow in a small block Chevy engine?
It goes in through the lower radiator hose, and out through the upper.
Where is the thermostat in peugeot 206?
The thermostat on a Peuget 206 is located on top of the engine, under the upper radiator hose. It controls the flow of coolant out of the engine.
How do you drain and fill radiator coolant in jeep liberty sport?
The radiator drain plug should be located on the bottom of the radiator on the passenger side. Open that, let the old coolant flow into a drain pan, replace the drain plug once the coolant is out and the radiator is flushed, then fill it up through the radiator cap.
