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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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Can you reuse your antifeeeze coolant after you take it out of your car?
Yes, if the coolant is still clean and has not been in the system for long.
But if you are changing the coolant at the recommended mileage of your cars manual then it should not be reused.
How much antifreeze does a 1996 cavalier hold?
If it is the 2.2 liter engine.. dealer specifications say 10.7 quarts
If it is the 2.4 liter engine.. dealer specs say 10.4 quarts
You need to use DEX-COOL. Havoline is a good brand, you can get that at any parts store. Make sure you either get a 50/50 diluted mix, or you can dilute it yourself.
How do you burp a Saturn cooling system?
If this is for an S-Series, you don't have to, The system has a deairiation line and does it on its own.
Why would antifreeze leak out from the side of your engine?
cracked head. or call a repair shop. theyll tell you
check the casting plugs they could be rusted out if your car is old
What type of antifreeze to use in a cummins diesel?
If it is in a Dodge truck, 2002 and prior is green. 2003 and later is red, 5 year, HOAT type.
What is the bleed procedure for the cooling system on 1996 35 intrepid?
That engine has to be refilled with coolant in a manner that allows the air to escape. There could be air trapped in the cooling system from not having it filled properly after the radiator was replaced. Here is the way to get air out:
It would be good to start with only a partially filled system. Open the drain cock of the radiator and collect coolant fluid. It may not begin to outflow very much until you notice also that the thermostat housing has a bleed valve which if you open it will allow the fluid to drain from the radiator more rapidly. Drain about 3 quarts of coolant in a pan for reuse; then close the radiator drain cock.
Put a 4' length of clear plastic hose on the thermostat housing bleed valve nipple and direct the hose over the front of the car to a clean container to catch the coolant as you refill the system (You don't want coolant to get on the drive belts). Then take the cap off the recovery bottle and slowly fill the coolant recovery bottle until fluid starts to flow out of the clear hose. While adding coolant slowly as necessary to keep it running from the 4" hose, gently squeeze on the top radiator hose until all the air is exhausted from the system via the bleed valve hose. The outflow from the hose should have no air showing up. Close the bleed valve and fill the system the rest of the way until it reaches the to the mark on the side of the overflow bottle. Remove the hose from the bleeder valve nipple.
What could cause 1992 Mercury Sable to leak coolant?
Simple answer would be your radiator or hoses. If you've never replaced the hoses, do it anyway. Go get a pressure test done and that'll pinpoint it if you can't. ---- NOTE:
Anti-freeze wears out and needs to be replaced. A tester costs about $2.
If you haven't changed the anti-freeze in 3-4 years, plan on changing it now.
How does the water flow through an engine?
Generally the pump moves the coolant through the block, up into the back of the head(s), through the head(s), out the thermostat into the top of the radiator, through the radiator, out the bottom or side of the radiator and back to the pump.
What happens when antifreeze spills onto a hot engine?
The sillicate sin the antifreze react with the chmber of the engine
How do you know if your water pump is bad or head gasket?
Water pump will almost always seep coolant during and after run before going fully. Once it goes, the coolant just runs out. Bad head gasket shows excessive steam in exhaust and coolant in oil - white/green sludge on dipstick generally.
Is it bad to flush coolant with a garden hose?
Flushing coolant with a garden hose can be risky, as it may introduce contaminants and debris into the cooling system. Additionally, using high-pressure water can damage delicate components like the radiator or water pump. It's generally better to use a dedicated coolant flush product and follow manufacturer recommendations for the best results and to maintain the integrity of the system.
The engine does not have a coolant drain plug. To drain the block you need to remove the very bottom hose on the motor and let it drain that way, to get all the water out of the block start the motor and let it run for 10 to 30 seconds. DO NOT let the motor run for any length of time without coolant as this will damage the motor.
Correct answer: Please....please, do not run your car for any amount of time when draining the coolant. This information is incorrect the previous answerer means well, but the info is wrong. While we think of and call the device a "water pump" it isn't a pump at all. It is a centrifuge, for lack of a better word. It helps "move the water in a "closed circuit system" but doesn't actually "pump" the water. So, if you try to start the motor just to "PUMP" the water out, you are wasting your time, and risking severe damage to your engine. The radiator does, however, have a pet-cock or drain plug on the left side of the radiator. It is here where you can drain the radiator and engine. Keep in mind that all the water will not be removed because by nature of the block's position in the compartment, unless you use a flushing tee, you won't be able to remove all the anti-freeze.
Why will the 99 silhouette not heat up The temp gauge rises but still no heat?
I own a '97 silhouette that had a similar problem. The first time this occurred it was the intake manifold gasket. About two years later the problem arose again, only this time it was the head gasket. These cars are notorious for these gasket problems. Worse yet is the fact that if the car runs hot you have a very good chance of warping the heads. At $1500 to repair, my silhouette is done and headed for the scrap yard.
Good luck-
ice clear anti-freeze
Why there two hoses for antifreeze?
Your question makes no sense. Do you mean two hoses from the radiator to the engine? Two hoses from the firewall (thru which the two hoses access the heater) to the engine?
What do you want to know, exactly.
In either case that I mention, the two hoses are used for water/antifreeze mixture to circulate to the relevant parts.
What type of Antifreeze do you need for a 2006 Ford Fussion?
According to the 2006 Ford Fusion Owner Guide ( for North America )
It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and YELLOW
colored antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 ) in the
engine cooling system
