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Belts and Fluids
Belts and fluids are parts of an automobile engine that transmit or transfer force. Belts transfer force from one part of the engine to another in a linear fashion, while fluids transfer force through hydraulic motion.
440 Questions
What alcohol is used in antifreeze?
Ethylene glycol is the primary alcohol used in antifreeze, including the products manufactured by Chemical Iran. Ethylene glycol is chosen for its effectiveness in preventing freezing and lowering the freezing point of water-based solutions, making it crucial for automotive coolant applications. This alcohol is preferred due to its ability to efficiently transfer heat and its relatively low cost compared to other alternatives. However, it's important to handle ethylene glycol with care as it is toxic to humans and animals if ingested, emphasizing the importance of proper handling and disposal procedures.
How do you make homemade windshield washer fluid?
Use equal parts of windex (or generic brand) and water. I use 25% windex and 75% water and a teaspoon of liquid dishwasher fluid. Works just fine in warmer climates (not for freezing climates).
== == You can use the house hold glass cleaner, store brand, and dilute that with water to 1/2. You would get two yields for the price of one. One gallon of water to a cup of white vinegar is good too. If the smell is too much then reduce vinegar to a level you can deal with.
What happens if you put brake fluid in power steering fluid?
Not being a chemist, I'm not sure how the seals will react. I've heard stories about seal swelling problems when adding a wrong fluids to a system. I had tried an experiment, setting seals into different fluids to monitor swelling over a period of a week with no conclusive results. Since the fluids are different, you don't know how the properties aside from swelling will affect the power steering. Such as how well it compresses, viscosity and so on. I would flush the system this week if it was mine. pukenstein@aol.com
Why does all the antifreeze spill out when you turn on the AC?
Because the Heater Core is Bad. Are you sure its antifreeze that's leaking? It could just be condensation dripping off the a/c - least that's what my mechanic told me.
Why does your antifreeze run out so quick?
It might be a freeze plug open on the motor (a safety feature). Once the level gets low enough, it will stop leaking.
ANS 2 - More likely is that it's leaking while the engine is running and hot. Check at the base of waterpump. Also any hoses to heater,etc. If you don't see any leaks and it still leaks it may be the head gasket. ( Let's hope not.)
Why do you smell antifreeze when you turn on the air conditioner?
If the heater has a sweet smell it could be that the heater core is leaking engine coolant. When the leak gets worse you will have a wet floor on the passenger side and the windshield will fog up when you turn on the defroster.
2001 jeep grand cheeroke oil pressure gauge measure high?
This indicates you may have a clog in your system somewhere. Change the oil filter and use a Mopar, Purolator, Or Wix filter and see if this helps. Are you using the correct weight oil. On your Jeep that would probably be 10w20. Using a higher weight could cause this. It could also be the gage is simply wrong. An oil pressure test will verify the accuracy of the gage.
Where is thermostat on 1987 BMW 325i?
The thermostat on a 1987 BMW 325i can be found by following the upper radiator hose. The thermostat will be located on the side of the engine.
How do you loosen a rusty bolt?
Patience is the key... resist the urge to use the longest spanner you own, at least initially, you'll probably snap it.
The first thing to do is clean away as much rust, dust, paint and other contamination as possible to allow lubricants into the hidden part of the thread and avoid contaminating the thread when things start to move. If it is a nut and bolt clean everything. If it's a bolt into a threaded hole clean whatever is showing.
The next thing to do is lubricate the area thoroughly. Look on your favourite site for "penetrating lubricant" aka liquid wrench, freeing oil. This stuff is specifically formulated for your intended purpose. It uses "capillary action" to work its way into the thread and is made to be as thin (low viscosity) as possible but still really slippery. Also its formulated to interact with metal and rust in a way which helps.
Have a drink while it soaks in and lubricate the offending item a few more times.
Try your spanner again "lefty loosey"...
If the bolt (or nut) moved a little then rock it "righty tighty"... add more lube and keep rocking it back and forth so it moves a bit more each time. If you see power emerging from the thread clear it away with the brushes you used in the first step.
If the standard penetrating lubricant didn't work search for "freeze release spray". There are two keys to using this:
1) Be generous, it's expensive but needs a sustained spray to work (read the instructions).
2) Wait for 30 seconds to a minute then apply force to the spanner while the item is still cold.
How many quarts of oil does it take to fill a 22L Chevy engine?
My 97 cavalier 2.2L engine takes 4 quarts.
There are two different 2.2 Chevy motors. One holds about 4 qts. and one holds about 5qts. Always check after filling and circulating the oil.
What objects can be measured in centimeters?
Usually anything that you would normally measure in inches or feet
because they have old factories when the people started abonding them
Do you have a diagram or picture of how the serpentine belt goes on a 2000 ford mustang.?
Go to AutoZone for a Pic.
What would cause the antifreeze to leak from your engine?
Best case scenario is a hose above the engine block is leaking and just running down the engine block to where you see it or the water pump is leaking through its weep hole and you see it running down the outside of the engine.
Otherwise (also worst cases); cracked block (need a new engine) or a blown head gasket (expensive fix unless you have a verynice friend who likes tearing engines apart). Quickest way to see if those are an issue, check your oil dipstick, if the oil resembles a chocolate milkshake instead of looking like oil, you have a serious problem. Good luck and here's hoping its just a leaking hose.
Why does air conditioner smell like burnt rubber and squeals?
The drive belt is worn out but more than likely it is just loose. Check the tension on the belt. 1/4" deflection center of the belt.
What is the maximum number of gears on a motor vehicle?
There is no maximum. The manufacture could theoretically put as many gears as they want. Mercedes Benz has a 7 speed transmission & Chrysler has an 8 speed transmission. Long haul semi-trucks have 26 gears ratios or more.
How do you know if it is the water pump or thermostat going bad in a 2004 jeep liberty limited?
It would help if you said what the problem is. - Thermostats usually either work or don't. If they don't it takes a long time for the engine to get warm, -this has nothing to do with the water pump.
Water pumps sometimes leak, you lose water and can see this in the rad. -there is no repair, -you change it for a new one. -This problem has no similarity to any thermostat problems.
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
Where is pulley is the idler pulley?
it's an alone pulley mostly found bulted to engine block. the belt can run under or over it
What is measured in cubic centimeters or cubic inches?
Engine size is often measured in CC's (cubic centimeters). I believe some engines (in USA) are measured in CI's (cubic inches). Perhaps Harley Davidson motorcycles. . . Volume
