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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.
2,371 Questions
Why is your 2001 dodge neon overheating?
It could be a couple of things, there could be air in your cooling system. Im pretty sure that is isn't your water pump because on the neons the water pump is ran by the timing belt and if it seized up then it would snap the timing belt and your neon wouldn't run at all. It could be your thermostat. If it is stuck closed then it will not let the coolant through. That's cheap you should try that first, it is about $8 and you can do it yourself.
How do you fix a radiator leak on a 1999 Chevy Cavalier 5 speed?
Your best bet is to take it to a reputable radiator shop for repairs. I have never had any luck with the 'over the counter' stop leaks. They have caused way more problems than they cured. From stopping up the heater core to water pump failures. If the leak is in the fins or core itself, they can usually be repaired. However, these repairs are not much cheaper than buying a new radiator. If the leak is around the top or bottom of the tank, a new radiator may be the only fix. Most of the newer radiators use a plastic tank now instead of a metal one. I don't know of any way to repair or patch a plastic tank. Hope this helps
Where is the radiator cap for a 2002 Ford Focus?
On top of the radiator. If there isn't an 'obvious' cap, then there really isn't a conventional type cap. Topping off the cooling system is done through the coolant resevoir. When I emptied the system on my daughter's 2002, I pulled the lower radiator hose and then refilled the radiator through a funnel into the very small upper radiator hose, and then topped off the resevoir. That seemed to have covered it as I have not had to add any more since then.
How do you Flush the radiator on a 2002 pontaic Montana Where is the radiator valve?
What you'll need to perform a radiator flush:
* Phillips head screwdriver or wrench (whichever your radiator drain requires) * Cloth rag * Radiator Flush solution * Coolant * Funnel * Used coolant receptacle Using your owner's manual or your eyeballs, locate your radiator's drain plug. It could be anywhere along the bottom of the radiator, and will be either a screw plug, bolt plug or a petcock (simple drain valve). Be sure you have your used coolant receptacle in place under the drain before you open it up. With your coolant catcher underneath the drain, unscrew it and let the coolant empty completely. If you have a screw or bolt type radiator drain plug, remove it completely. If your radiator has a petcock, open it all the way.
Once all of the coolant has drained from the radiator, replace the drain plug and remove the radiator cap. Add the contents of the radiator flush solution to the radiator, then fill it to the top with water. Replace and tighten the radiator cap. Now start the car and let it run until it gets to its operating temperature (the place on the temp gauge that it normally stays at). Turn your heater on and move the temperature control to the hottest position. Let the car run for 10 minutes with the heater on. Turn the car off and wait for the engine to cool off. If the radiator cap or metal radiator is hot to the touch, it's still too hot to open. *IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER: Do not attempt to loosen or remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot. Serious injury can result! Once the engine has cooled down, open the drain and completely empty the contents of the radiator. Your radiator flush is almost finished! Depending on the size of your coolant receptacle, you might have to empty it into a separate container to make room for the second draining. No matter what, never pour coolant on the ground!
Now that you have performed a radiator flush, all you need to do is refill the radiator with fresh coolant. Replace the radiator drain plug or fully close the petcock.
Using a funnel to eliminate spills, fill the radiator with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water. I'm a big fan of the premixed coolant that's become popular lately, it eliminates the measuring or guessing step. With the radiator filled, go ahead and fill the plastic coolant reservoir if your car has separate openings, again with a 50/50 mix. Tighten all of your caps well and you're like Fonzarelli -- cool!
How do you unclog a car radiator?
Remove radiator from the vehicle and have it boiled out and refurbished by a radiator shop...
1999 Daewoo Nubira losing water for New radiator could it be too small?
Well short answer is NO and long answer is HELL NO. If it is loosing water it must be leaking from somewhere. Have you checked the hoses for holes this is usually where a leak happens ( if a hose has a hole it cant hold high pressure ). alliteratively try the head gasket ( yes i said head because it is the leader of all gaskets ) Although you might want to try replacing the radiator cap or the welsh plugs( yes i said welsh and no they arent british ay govenor). Or just put the radiator cap back on you f@$%*ng nube.
But if the new radiator is smaller than the original you got shafted
What to do if antifreeze freezes up in the radiator?
first if coolant and water mix was not prepared as needed to your state climate .coolant on your rad will continue to freeze ,...if it is frozen run hot water on rad assly also installing a block heater will help in heating you engine before starting on mourning's.knowing the state you are from ask local mechanic's what is the mix rate or percentage in which to mix coolant and water,...
Can a new 13 lb radiator cap on your 1997 Chevy Tahoe cause a crack in your radiator?
No, it can't but stay posted, by Thursday or Friday I will know the answer. I work at the dealership
Where are the 6 spark plugs located in a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXI?
They are located in the in the center of the Valve Covers - three in the front cover, three in the rear cover. The front three are easy to remove, simply remove the plastic fuel rail cover. The rear are a little more complicated requiring the removal of the fuel plennum. This job is about a 3 out of 10 in difficulty.
Why would a 98 Cavalier with a new water pump thermostat and radiator blow coolant out of the jug?
Check the reservoir cap, you probably need a new one. could also be a blown head gasket blowing compression into the radiator
What radiator should I purchase to replace the one in a manual transmission Suzuki Sidekick jlx?
get an A/T radiator , much cheaper and way easier to find.
measure core size, height and width,
then measure nipples sizes diameter.
order by year, door count , motor displaceent , valve count and 4wd or not and the above.
you an get a real brass rad, for same price or less then an aluminum one.
maybe the thermostat
You might have air stuck in the system causing the rad fluid to not flow properly, remove one of the heater core hoses from the heater core once the engine has gotten hot. The pressure will help help flush it. Put it back on and check the overflow tank after you start the engine again..
How do you flush the radiator of 1999 Chevy S-10?
An easy way to flush a radiator is to remove the bottom hose from the radiator, and put a garden hose in the top fill hole, turn the water on, on the garden hose and let the water push the water out of the radiator. Do not start the truck. This is for flushing a radiator, not an engine. Dont forget to reattatch the bottom hose and refill the radiator as water will also flow out of the engine and will now be low.
How do you remove radiator on a 95 Lincoln Continental?
Disconnect battery cable, thendrainengine coolant,remove air cleaner,remove upper radiator hose from water bypass tube, remove radiator overflow hose from radiator and fan shroud. Noteloosen transfer. Oil cooler lines while securely holding radiator connector with a back up wrench, remove transfer. Oil cooler line from oil cooler inlet fitting, remover nuts retaining A/C csondensor core to the radiator,disconnect engine control sensor airing from the auxillary elect. Cooling fan motors and the CCRM, raise vehicle on hoist, remove splash sheild from lower radiator support and front sub frame, remove lower radiator hose from radiator. Note: loosen transfer. Oil cooler limes while securely holding radiator Conn. With a back up wrench, remove oil transfer. Cooler line from cooler outlet fitting on radiator, remove retaining screws for power steering/transaxle oil cooler and position cooler aside, support fan shroud, radiator and A/C condensor core with a suitable jackstand. Remove lower rediator support. Position jackstand aside and carefully remove radiator and fan shroud, remove two retaining bolts for fan Sheldon at top of radiator and remove fan shroud from radiator, remove upper radiator hose from radiator. Reverse to install.
Can you still drive a car w leaking radiator?
A car with a leaking radiator can be driven, but when the coolant leaks out, the engine will overheat and when the engine gets hot enough, it will seize-up, the car will stop, and the engine will have suffered severe damage.
How do you know if your transmission line is leaking?
Usually automatic transmission fluid is a reddish color. If you see red fluid on your driveway, then you probably have a transmission leak.
How do you drain a radiator on a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
There should be a drain plug on the lower driver's corner of the radiator. Needless to say, the engine should be cool before you do this.
Where is radiator petcock on 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
LOL most likely on the radiator,near the bottom i would imagine
If you are facing the vehicle, the petcock is located on the left side bottom of the radiator. It is not easy as it should be to get the petcock to turn. I had to get to it from the passenger side fender. There are sharp metal pieces above the assembly so be careful not to scrape your arm.
mostlikley your blocked is cracked from excessive overheating I had the overheating problem on a 1986 Honda Civic SI and a mechanic tell me to buy a new radiator cap before we do anything else since it had the original radiator cap. I replace it and it has never overheated again. You probably have a faulty water pump.....With the age of the car, i think its high time to replace it and the timing belt as well...... Ditto on the last two answers. I'd try having the system pressure tested. This is an inexpensive service at most shops. A new cap is cheap insurance. If the water pump is going bad, it may begin to leak and/or make noise. If you're close to needing a timing belt change, go ahead and replace the pump. Try the pressure test and new cap first...MUCH cheaper.
How can you tell if a water pump is bad or going bad?
different typ,s of water pumps have different types of seals most are cermaicsome are wick or rope if ceramic it will weep from the weep hole and the bearing could make noise but not alway,s if it is a rope or wick seal it,s supposed to leak a little if it leak,s a lot you can tighten up the gland nut the question is vague but these are the most common answers
Air conditioning fan. Turn on the A/C and see which one comes on.
How do you drain the radiator in a 2002 Deville?
Drain plug either at the bottom or rear of the radiator or remove the lower radiator hose
Where is a radiator diagram for a 2007 duramax?
The radiator diagram for a 2007 Duramax can be found in the maintenance manual. A radiator diagram can also be obtained by asking for a printout at an auto part store.
