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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 does the low coolant light stay on even after adding fluid in a 1996 Olds Cutlass Supreme?
Possibly because you still have an air pocket in the system because of not bleeding properly. Low coolant typically means just that. You need to bleed the air out completely before the light will go out. If the entire cooling system, not just the radiator is not full of fluid the light will continue to stay on.
Could also be the sensor on the radiator on the passenger side...
Where is the fan relay on a Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The fan relay turns the radiator cooling fan on and off. The most common location for this relay is mounted on the front left frame rail.
Why does coolant leak when the engine is off on 99 grand am?
why does the coolant only leak when engine is off on my 1999 grand am?
How do you fix an overheating problem after putting in 2 bottles of Bars antifreeze stop leak?
Dont use barsleak use a chemical called therma weld it work perfect for me its about 300$ and worth it!!!!
What liquid do you put in a Toyota hiace engine marked coolant?
A mixture of 50% clean water and 50% straight antifreeze or you can buy coolant already mixed from your local auto parts store.
Heater problems 2000 GMC sonoma 4.3 vortec?
If all the inside controls are working and you have antifreeze in the cooling system them I would suggest that you check and make sure that the thermostat is working and after that check to see if the heater core is stopped up.
If so then you will need to completely flush out the cooling system including the radiator, block, all hoses and the heater core.........
What type of antifreeze do you use in a Saturn vue?
GM Dexacool or any other brand that indicates it is "dexacool" compatible
What type of antifreeze do you use in a 95 Chevy truck with diesel engine?
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What kind of antifreeze does a 1996 Ford Taurus use?
The Owner Guide shows Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A ( that would be the green
color universal antifreeze )
Why must Mercury coolant be replace with mercury coolant and not water and antifreeze?
Just match the color at the Auto Parts Store or Walmart and you'll be fine. Some cars use Red and some Green. a 50/50 mix is ok as long as the color is the same.
Why is your car leaking green fluid?
Green fluid leaking from a car is radiator fluid. "A professional certified mechanic can handle the repair or maintenance needed to fix this issue."
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 )
