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Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
All internal combustion engines generate heat. To regulate the temperature of the engine, an engine cooling system, usually a water-cooled system, removes the heat. Antifreeze liquid solutions are added to prevent ice build-up in these systems at cooler temperatures.
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Why would antifreeze be in the oil pan of a ford 351m engine?
You either have a cracked head gasket or a cracked head or a cracked block YOU MAY HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR A CRACK EITHER ON THE ENGINE BLOCK OR CILYNDER HEAD. YOUR OIL HAS CHANGE TO A MILKY WHITE SUBSTANCE RIGHT? IS THE CAR SMOKING? Yes it smokes like a freight train.I RECENTLY REBUILT IT AND PUT AN ALUMINUM EDELBROCK INTAKE AND CARBURETOR ON IT. I HAD THE BLOCK CLEANED AND BORED 40 OVER AND ALSO HAD THE HEADS SHAVED.COULD IT BE THE INTAKE ? IT SEEMS TO ME THAT AS FAST AS IT GOES INTO THE OIL PAN IF IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BLOCK OR HEADS THE SHOP WOULD HAVE SEEN IT. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE. TRY CHECKING THE MOST COMMON CAUSE WHICH IS THE HEAD GASKET. TRY THIS TEST. IF IS A V6TYPE ENGINE TAKE OUT MIDDLE SPARK PLUG ON 1 SIDE ONLY, AND HAVE SOMEONE CRANK THE ENGINE.(JUST CRANK IT A FEW TIMES OR START IT FOR A SECOND ONLY)YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THE "SMOKE" COME OUT OF THE SPARK PLUGS HOLE. IF NO SMOKE, GO TO THE OTHER SIDE AND TRY THE SAME TEST . ONCE YOU FOUND THE SIDE THAT IS HAVING THE PROBLEM ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS BEGIN LOOKING FOR CAUSES.(''IF YOU GOT SMOKE ON '''BOTH''' SIDES THEN THE PROBLEM MAY NOT BE THE HEAD GASKET ,VERY RARELY BOTH SIDES GO BAD AT THE SAME TIME'') SINCE YOU SUSPECT THE INTAKE ,HAVE A LOOK AND CHECK IF IS SITTING PROPERLY IN PLACE AND THE GASKET IS IN PLACE.BUT NORMALLY 99% OF THE TIME THE HEAD GASKET IS TO BLAME. NOTE.COOLANT USUALLY BURNS OUT IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER ,BUT SINCE YOU HAVE FOUND IT IN YOUR OIL PAN YOUR PROBLEM MAY BE A LITTLE DIFFRENT/COMPLICATED.YOUR PISTON RINGS ARE ALLOWING IT TO GO DOWN IN TO THE OIL PAN WHICH IS SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE ADDRESSED AS WELL.
Location of freeze plugs on a 5.7 Chevy?
2 in front, 3 on each side, and 3 in back, however, 1 is actually a plug for the rear of the camshaft.
How can you check to see if there is a oil leak?
the way you can see if your car has a oil leak look on the ground to see if there is a spot before you put
Where is the leak coming from a 1998 ford contour leaks antifreeze not from hoses?
It has to be leaking from somewhere if not hoses,try to locate what area the leak is coming from,could be numerous things from heater core,radiator,intake,head gasket,etc.
Your coolant level keeps running low you have to top it up weekly is that normal?
No , that's not normal
You either have an external leak or an internal leak in the engine cooling system
What is the winter mix ratio of anti-freeze?
Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water
and the correct type of antifreeze for the vehicle ( for year round use )
Ford states not to exceed 60% antifreeze in the mix ( for colder climates and
year round )
Should your 96 intrepid be runnung when adding antifreeze?
No , the engine should be cool before adding any fluids to the engine cooling
system
Where is the ECT sensor located on a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
It is located behind on the opposite side of the block(the side toward the dashboard) where the upper radiator hose connects. You have to loosen (NOT completely remove) the power steering resevoir, and completely remove the ignition coil (where all the spark plug wires connect) and the mounting plate underneath to get to it. I bought a haynes repair manual that contained good printed advice for the proceedure, but the picture doesn't help much. It was worth the twenty dollars for the manual, though.
What do you put in the coolant reservoir?
If the reservoir is low, ad a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. Or, buy it premixed and ad as is.
What is the normal operating temperature of a 1993 Jeep Cherokee?
Hey Robert==It should run from about 140 deg to 230 deg. Over about 260 deg. can harm the engine. Good luckJoe
The Thermostat is 210 deg - mine always runs within 10 deg.s either direction with the exception of heavy stop and go traffic will cause it to be higher.
What antifreeze do you use in a Porsche Boxter?
Use Porsche antifreeze. Get it from the dealer or online.
Losing coolant and oil is milky?
You've got a leak between the cooling system and the oil, most likely a blown head gasket.
Why is 1997 Toyota Avalon leaking antifreeze?
