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Radiators
A radiator is a heating device that consists of a series of pipes where steam or fluid circulates. There are different types of radiators, namely hot water, steam, fan-assisted, under-floor heating, and electric baseboard.
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How can you get the radiator cooling fan to come on sooner than 230 degrees on a 1994 corvette?
well im 16 i dont know 2 much about cars yet...but on my dad's 85 vette an aftermarket computer chip caused the main fan to not come on at all....(may be related with temps idk) but i think you have to get some sort of sensor... i believe you would have to buy a kit like this http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=40416&dept%5Fid=1252
Radiator drain plug 2000 Nissan?
Should be on either the bottom or the rear lower section of the radiator
Possible cracked block or a blown head gaskets.
Why does your radiator hose keep popping off?
Could be that the metal pipe that the hose is going on to is out of shape or damaged thro corrosion, your hose clip might need changing ( the device you tighten around the hose ) or something is defective in the Radiator Cap, you may need a new cap or, you have a serious Blockage in your Radiator. if you can't find the problem, you better take your car to a service centre to a Mechanic, before you Cook your engine, then you will be up for serious $$$$$.
Where is the radiator petcock on a 2001 Dodge Caravan?
most are on the bottom left side of the radiator
What can you use to dissolve build up inside radiator?
I my favorite reliable,cheap in expensive and most important no damage to your radiator or your engine is dish liquid soap. Dish soap has the strenght to remove greese, dirt,corrotion and though germs and at the same time it causes no internal damage because the chemicals use are smooth oily and gentle specialy made for human needs but strong to fight though task.
Why do you have Red radiator water?
red water, i can think of two possabilities, rust,but that would not be exactly red. 2 a leak in your transmission cooler that runs through the bottom of the radiator. transmission fluid is usually red. a leak here would get into your cooling system.
What is an average cost to replace a radiator on a 1989 Honda Civic?
It shouldn't cost much, if you have a local car salvage lot, EX " You pull a part", you should be able to find one in the range of $40-60, new your looking at $80+ and then of course labor is another thing.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a Jimmy?
bottom of the radiator nearest the passenger side. It's white, plastic, and somewhat resembles a wing nut.
How do you flush the radiator of a 2003 Buick Regal?
Get a flush kit at auto parts comes with adapters and instructions
Why does paint on metal crack usually?
There are many different types of paint. Also, metal is a non-porous surface, mostly - you can increase its porosity (or absorption, ability to hold paint) by sanding or otherwise roughing up the surface so the paint "grabs" better and has less probability of cracking. Temperature and other outside variables can also cause your paint to crack, depending on the type of paint, how it was applied, etcetera. Go get some paint that is specifically designed for metal, rough the surface up with some sandpaper or steel wool (rough stuff, not fine, you won't get anywhere with fine grit/wool) - make sure the surface is clean, paint it with some proper primer (or at least wipe it down with some alcohol) and then paint it - you should see nice results, given the metal in question isn't going to be flexing, bending, or taking excessive pressure - in that case, then really, there's nothing you can do - just sand it down and keep it bare metal.
What kind of electric fan sits behind the radiator on the drivers side?
Its mostly likely a puller fan to cool the transmission of your car
How much coolant do you need to put in your car?
The bigger your car, the more coolant you need to put in. The bigger your engine and car, the more coolant you need
How do you find the relays for the cooling fan on the radiator?
relays will be found on inerfenders or firewall
What does it mean when radiator hose is hard?
"It's in good shape, only worry about them when they get real soft."
This is not entirely true. Certain rubber compounds will harden and get brittle over time, even hoses. You should check the hose against a know good or new hose and compare.
Where is the petcock located on a 2002 Stratus sedan?
it should be on the raditor next to the lower hose
If the radiator fan does not come on what is the problem?
the system works like this. The eng has a thermo switch, which sences coolent temps around 185 to 195 fer. it produces a closed circut, which then applys voltage to the rad fan relay. which then handle lots more current, i.e amps. could be a number of things, like thermostat,bad rad cap, thermo switch, fuse, relay,defective fan. or low on coolent. VonJay F Leichtfuss
Where is the radiator drain plug located on a 98 Mystique 2.0L Zetec?
It is a small rubber plug on the bottom passenger side of radiator, just below the lower hose.
Why should a water cooling system be pressurized?
Higher pressure raises the boiling temperature of the coolant.
Why are stand alone radiators filled with oil instead of air?
because oil filled radiators transfer heat more effectiantly
Where is the coolant reservoir?
for most latest car and SUV model it is located beside the radiator. You can find it easily by following the overflow hose attached in the neck of the radiator. the end of it is the location of the coolant reservoir
Why are your radiator hoses rock hard when your engine is hot?
Your Car Hase A Closed Cooling System. So Your Hoses Will Feel Hard While The System Is Hot. When It Cools They Should Be Somewhat Soft Without Cracks In Them Or Deteration. If They Are You Need To Have All Hoses Checked And Replaced As Required. More Engines Are Destroyed By Overheating Than Oil Loss By Far. Best To You
