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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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Where do you add antifreeze in a 2004 Chrysler pacifica?
In the engine bay (under the hood), on the driver side, back near the firewall, there is a white plastic box with a metal cap. This box has a marking on it near the bottom of the front side (facing the front of the car) showing the coolant/antifreeze fill level. Remove the cap and fill to the line with the proper mix of the proper antifreeze/coolant. NOTE: NEVER remove that cap when the engine is hot!
There are two white plastic boxes there. The smaller one is for brake fluid and does not come with the chrome cap. The brake fluid box comes with a yellow plastic cap. The coolant/antifreeze box comes with the chrome cap and is the larger of the two boxes. Make sure you check your owners manual for the proper type of antifreeze/coolant. If just topping off the fluid level, many sites say you can add "Universal Coolant" in these cars, like Prestone 50/50 mix coolant.
How do you get transmission fluid out of your radiator?
The first step is to find out how it is getting in there. Normal cause is a failed transmission cooler. That may be part of the radiator itself. After the cause is repaired, you will have to flush the cooling system until there is no more oil in it.
The first step is to find out how it is getting in there. Normal cause is a failed transmission cooler. That may be part of the radiator itself. After the cause is repaired, you will have to flush the cooling system until there is no more oil in it.
Why does your car leak water through its radiator cap when its hot?
The cap is designed to release pressure in excess of designated amount ( probably 15 lbs), but it should release it into the coolant reservoir. Sounds like you need a new cap.
Can you put to much antifreeze in your coolant system?
Yes, you can. However, cooling systems on cars made in the last 60 years or so have expansion tanks, so any excess coolant will wind up there. If you overfill the expansion tank, the coolant will simply spill on the ground. This will be harmful to any animal stupid enough to drink it, but it will not hurt your car in any way.
How do you change a radiator in a 1995 Pontiac firebird?
Go here if you want to see the pictures. http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800b8511 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figures 1 through 14 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # If equipped, remove the hold-down bolts/screws and the air box cover. # Remove the air inlet ducts and air cleaner, if necessary. # If equipped, perform the following: ## Detach the air temperature sensor electrical connector. ## Unlatch the vent hose clamp and disconnect the hose from the lower air box. ## Remove the clamp attaching the rubber shoulder from the lower air box to the mass air flow sensor. # Remove the upper radiator mounting panel. Fig. 1: Unfasten the upper radiator mounting panel bolts ...
Fig. 2: ... then remove the upper radiator mounting panel
# Raise and safely support the vehicle. # Drain the cooling system into a suitable container. CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
# Detach the electric fan connectors. Fig. 3: From under the vehicle, detach the fan electrical connector(s)
Fig. 4: Exploded view of the radiator upper mounting panel attachment
# Remove the electric cooling fan(s), if equipped. Fig. 5: Remove the electric cooling fans from the vehicle
# On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect and plug the transmission fluid cooler lines. Fig. 6: Use a flare nut wrench to loosen ...
Fig. 7: ... then remove the automatic transmission fluid cooler lines from the radiator
# If equipped, remove the coolant level indicator module. # If easily accessible at this time, disconnect the lower hose from the radiator. Fig. 8: Use pliers to release the lower hose retaining clamp ...
Fig. 9: ... then slide the lower hose from the nipple
# Carefully lower the vehicle. # Loosen the receiver dehydrator bracket. # Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water pump. Fig. 10: Unfasten the hose retaining clamp ...
Fig. 11: ... then slide the hose from the water pump
# Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the overflow hose. # Detach the radiator from the condenser, then lift the radiator up, out of the vehicle. Fig. 12: Lift the radiator up and out of the vehicle
The radiator assembly is held at the bottom by two cradles secured to the radiator support. # If installing a new radiator, transfer the fittings from the old radiator to the new radiator. Fig. 13: Exploded view of the radiator and related components
To install:
# Place the radiator in the vehicle. Check that radiator lower cradles are located properly in radiator recess. Fig. 14: Location of the radiator insulators and seals
# Fasten the radiator to the condenser. # Connect the overflow tube and upper radiator hose. # Connect the lower radiator hose to the water pump. # Tighten the receiver dehydrator bracket. # Raise and safely support the vehicle. # If equipped, install the coolant level indicator module. # For vehicles with automatic transmission, unplug and connect the transmission oil cooler lines. # Install the electric cooling fans. # Install the radiator upper mounting panel. Tighten the retaining screws to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm). # Attach the fan electrical connectors. # Carefully lower the vehicle. # If equipped, perform the following: ## Install the lower air box in the vehicle and secure with the retaining bolt/screw. ## Fasten the clamp attaching the rubber shoulder from the lower air box to the mass air flow sensor. ## Connect the vent hose and fasten the clamp to the lower air box. ## Attach the electrical connector to the air temperature sensor. # Install the air cleaner and air intake duct. # If equipped, install the air filter and the air box cover and hold-down bolts/screws.. # Connect the negative battery cable. # Refill the cooling system. Check the engine oil and transmission fluid levels, if necessary. Run engine for a short period of time and check for leaks.
Does stop leak work in car radiators?
Yes, it will help seal small leaks in the cooling system. However it can also clog the system if you do not use it properly.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a 95 Mazda Millenia?
usually, the drain plug located at the botoom of the radiator, or at the side of the botoom of the radiator. The shape the drain plug looks like the butterfly nut. Goodluck.
not even close. the drain is on the passenger side. there is a hole in the splash shield for access to the drain plug. you need a Phillips head screwdriver with a large tip. if you cannot find the access hole, you will have to remove the splash shield.
Where is the radiator drain plug for a 98 Toyota Avalon?
First check under the radiator for a metal cover , remove that by unscrewing few screws and then look for a drain plug , facing the engine it should be slightly on the left from the center
Where is the radiator drain plug on 2004 Toyota Highlander?
What I usually do when I cant find a drain plug is I just pull the lower radiator hose. Slide the clamp back and pull the hose off. You can just pull it partially off as long as the open part is at the the bottom. I dont have a lot time to find them always and it is usually easier. When you do find them half of them you have to be contortionist to be able to open them up. Hope this helps you.
How do you bleed air from the cooling system of a Mazda MX3?
Warm up your car to working temperature. Open coolant cap near the inside head(if you have v6 engine, or radiator cap if you have inline 4 cyl engine). While engine works, you will see air bubbles come out and the coolant level drop. Continue adding coolant until you see no air bubbles coming out.
Important note: Turn your heater to the max. When engine reaches it working temperature, it will force the thermostat to open and thermostat will open,thus allowing coolant to flow into ''big'' circle(to your heater). As the thermostat opens, you will notice a huge drop it coolant level(also, the radiator fan may kick in)- keep adding, until it's full. Wait for ~2 minutes, to check if any air bubbles come out and then you can put the radiator/engine coolant cap back on.
to speed up the process, you can rev your engine to ~2k rpm(with your hand by throttle body), it will make water pump to work harder and force any air out of the cooling system).
How do you fix a radiator leak in a Honda Pilot?
Dont try 2 do something that dangerous Take it 2 the car dealership.
Can you put grits in a radiator to stop a leak?
Grits might stop the leak, but they will also likely clog the radiator or destroy the coolant pump.
Grits, eggs, glue, flour, I've heard of tons of things that can supposedly stop a radiator leak. The fact of the matter is that unless it's a dire emergency, none of those or similar options are a good choice. Putting anything into your radiator that wasn't meant to go in there will likely be very bad for the whole system.
If you're stopped on the highway with a coolant leak; you can put grits in your radiator and maybe your car will drive another 20 miles to a gas station before your coolant pump gets destroyed or before the radiator becomes totally clogged. In that case, you've just turned a repair that would normally cost a few hundred dollars into a repair that will cost a few thousand dollars. You're much better off just waiting for a tow truck.
Where is drain plug 2001 gmc sonoma?
If you're looking for the Oil Drain Plug. It should be located on the bottom of the oil pan. If looking for the Coolant Drain Plug.
If needing to change the coolant/anti-freeze you can remove the lower radiator hose on the bottom of the radiator. **remember to let the vehicle cool before working on as coolant burns are very serious and difficult to remove quickly with water **.
Make sure that you collect the old coolant, it will need to be disposed of properly [not into the ground] and take a water hose and place it inside the top of the radiator to flush the system . once the system appears to run clean of all coolant , replace the lower hose and refill as desired. once full, crank the vehicle with the radiator cap off and continue to fill. this will allow the water to flow and release any air pockets that may be in the system. once full and constant flow is assumed, replace the radiator cap .
clog in radiator. drain radiator by removing cap on bottom remove cap on top fill top with water see if drains out bottom. or possibly an air pocket trapped in cooling system. make sure to bleed the air from the system.
Does a 2004 Ford Taurus have a drain plug?
Yes there is a radiator drain petcock on the bottom driver's side. when you lay under the car you must remove about 14 screws holding a bumper sized plastic body part to see it. I thought I would put a hole in the plastic for next time, but not sure how it would drain straight into a pan.
Where is the radiator drain for a 97 Eldorado ETC with the Northstar engine?
Below the transmission cooling line on bottom drivers side.
How do you replace the radiator on a 2002 Hyundai Elantra 2000cc?
I tried to remove my Hyundai Elantra 2002, im having a hard time pulling out the hoses. There is one screw that you have to remove on right hand side of the radiator, just beside those freon connection. I used a very small 10mm rachet.
Where is the radiator petcock on a 1995 Eldorado?
Lower right of the rad. sometimes it is easier to drain the rad by removing the lower rad hose.
How far do you turn the drain plug out on the radiator?
turn out plug enough to let coolant run out. if plug comes out, it will go back in.
How do you replace a radiator in a 1994 Lincoln Continental?
Pretty straight forward actually. Remove wide black plastic piece over radioator mounting. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses and drain radiator fluid at same time. REmove electric fan and housing mounted to engine side of radiator. Remove battery and battery housing plate...you may have to remove batter and seating plate before you can remove the electric fan and housing. Disconnect transmission fluid tubes from passenger side of radiator (metal tubes at top left and bottom left) Radiator is seating in rubber sleeves two on bottom and two on top. Lift radiator out. Screwin new transmission fluid coupling pieces to new radiator. Or remove old ones and clean and screw into new radiator. Drop new radiator into rubber sleeves at bottom of cross piece and reposition sleeves on top and reverse installation. The hardest part is unbolting and rebolting the tubes for the transmission fluid lines. Good Luck
Check to see if your heater core is leaking. Most are located under the dash and a sure sign is a wet floor board. Cooling fan coming on? If not fan could be bad, relay for fan bad, blown fuse for cooling fan. Water pump might be bad.
How do you properly bleed cooling system on 1996 olds cutlass?
To bleed the cooling system on a 1996 Olds Cutlass, locate the bleed valve, which is on the front of the engine above the water pump. After making sure the cooling system is not under pressure, open the valve by turning it counterclockwise. Fill the radiator with coolant until no air comes out the bleed valve, and a stream of coolant begins to flow from there instead. Tighten the valve and close the system to finish the job.
What happens if you put antifreeze in the oil of a car?
anti freeze will mix with and dilute the oil in engine it will usually cause lots of smoke and also will over fill oil capacity in engine, which sometimes will cause oil to pressurise and blow out dipstick hole best to dump oil and filter ,install new filter and oil ==Answer2== it is strongly recommended that you change the oil and filter as soon as possible to prevent damage to your car.
