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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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Were do you put a egg in your corsa to fill a crack in your radiator?
either in the radiator cap or in the upper radiator hose which leads into the cooling system
possiable head gasket
Can radiator cap cause overheating?
If the cap is not holding pressure or if it is damaged, the engine will overheat.
The automotive cooling system must be pressurised, WHY?? its because when you pressurise the fluid, the boiling point will increase.
I think metal tanks are needed. Many newer have plastic.
Radiator fans generate current for vehicle to run after key off?
must install a cut off relay in the system
How do you know if your thermostat is bad on your 1995 eldorado Cadillac?
pull your air filter off turn car over if it shoots out fluid then your thermostat isn't stuck if you take it out and turn the car over it should spit antifreeze out cost a couple bucks for a new 1
What is the purpose of the car radiator?
The engine of a car contains many passages through which water can flow. The water picks up excess heat from the car engine and then passes through the radiator, where it is cooled by the rapid flow of air. The cooled water then returns to the engine to pick up more excess heat. So to put it simply: the radiator cools the water which cools the engine.
Where is the air bleed screw on a snowmobile?
You mean for the hydraulic brakes?? Generally follow the brake line down to the brake caliper & you should find it there somewhere..Just lookfor the little nib kinda thing...
How do you bleed air from the cooling system of a Ford Escort?
fill the radiator and reservoir with water and when it gets to the top of the radiator cease halt filling it and rock the car back and forth till the air bubbles stop coming and then top it off and you should be good to go.
If the needle on the temperature gauge on car is at halfway is that too hot?
No. Too hot is when the needle gets about 3/4 over on typical guages, sometimes it's marked in red, sometimes not. Either way, there should be a marked line around the 3/4 position on the guage, past that is not good.
r134a is a refrigerant (freon) added to the air-conditioning system. It has no color, but can be purchased with a dye (usually red) in it to detect leaks in the system.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a Kenworth?
Usually, it's on the lower radiator hose. It can be a straightforward plug, or a draincock.
Would a clogged radiator create over heating but blow cold air when the heat is turned on?
Yes, they are not even connected. The radiator works as a heat exchanger. The water stores heat taken from the engine, then releases it through the radiator. The heating system on most cars take heated water from the car's cooling system, channels it into a heater core located in the cabin, and a fan blows the heat released from the core, into the vehicle. With the heater on, the car should actually, in theory, run slightly cooler. If your heater does not blow cold, and if your car overheats, you probably have blockage somewhere in the system
Where is the radiator cap for a 2001 Ford Focus?
The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap /
radiator cap
No. Excessive pressure will not cause the water to boil off quickley. It will cause the radiaor hose or other components to burst causing loss of coolant. A bad radiator cap can cause high or low pressure; low pressure will cause the coolant to boil at a lower temperature.
What is the average temperature of the water in a car radiator?
The average temperature of the water in a car radiator typically ranges from 180°F to 220°F (82°C to 104°C) when the engine is operating at normal conditions. This temperature helps maintain optimal engine performance and prevents overheating. However, it can vary based on the vehicle's make, model, and operating conditions. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the cooling system functions effectively within this temperature range.
What is the best kind of stop leak for radiator?
Assuming you are referring to a car radiator, there are of course a variety of manufactures that make a "stop leak" out there and depending on how bad the leak is ultimately I would advise taking it to a qualified mechanic (if finances permit) and have the leak fixed professionally. Alot of these things on the market to stop a radiator leak are only temporary at best. They weren't meant to be a permanent fix. Reason being, the radiator builds up alot of heat to the point that any kind of putty type stuff or even one that you put directly in the radiator that is suppose to plug up the leak from the inside will eventually give out due to the amount heat. Basic science: Heat expands things. Maybe not the answer you were looking for, but .
Find where the fluid is coming out and repair/replace it.
Can you open a hot radiator while the engine is running?
Absolutely not. If the radiator is hot it will explode antifreeze and give u severe burns. Now if you need to put water in it or antifreeze u can open up the overfill tank anytime. The overfill tank is a plastic tank on the side of the vehicle. Now some cars don't have overfill tanks. Take a Crown vic for example, their radiator IS a plastic chamber with a plastic cap which tells you, do not open when hot.
Overfill tanks are plastic tanks
Not all plastic tanks or overfill tanks.
