Radiator Repair

car radiator? can i put water in my car radiator if antifreeze is already in it?

Car radiator? why does the water in a car radiator sometimes boil explosively when the radiator cap is removed?

How does car radiator provides grounding to the fan switch? In my car radiator, there is a thermosensor switch screwed into it, with a single wire connecting to it. This switch I believe is an open switch until the coolant reaches hot temperature, then it closes the switch, thereby grounding the fan's connection, and trigger's the fan's relay, thus moves the fan. My curiosity is, how does the coolant in the radiator provides grounding to the switch? Is there some wire which is immersed into the coolant and connects back to the battery negative?

What makes a good car radiator, or what car radiators are the best? Hi, I just found out my Toyota 4runner has the wrong radiator in it. And I need to get a new one. It's a 1989 Toyota 4runner V6 SR5. Can anyone help me I just need to know what makes a good car radiator, or what am I supposed to look for. Thanks!

Can a car radiator leak be fixed using plumbers solder and a propane torch? The radiator in my car has a leak in the flutes I am trying to fix it myself. Can I use plumbers solder and a propane torch to do the job?

How much will it cos me to replace my car radiator? I have an R reg VW Polo and I think the radiator has blown (i think). It started one night when my car overheated. I refilled it with water that night but it went back down to the min level again overnight. Could this be the radiator? If so how much would it cost me to replace and could rad sealant be used?

How do you remove too much antifreeze from a car radiator? My wife accidently poured too much pre-mixed antifreeze into her car radiator. It is practically overfilled. Is there a way of removing the antifreeze without a siphon?

What should I do with my old car radiator? I just replaced the radiator on my car. What should I do with the old one? Can I put it out with my trash for pick up? The coolant has been drained. I was going to take the coolant back to the auto parts store.

How to repair my pegout 306 car radiator? The car radiator in my pegout 306 is leaking badly. Does anyone have any suggestions to how i can repair this by my self?

Is it that important to use Distilled water as opposed to tap water in a car radiator? I have always heard that you are supposed to use distilled water in car radiators, but is it really that important?. What effect does tap water have on your radiator? A little more clarification... I have a1994 Toyota Camry. I have a small leak in the cooling system which I have been adding about a half a gallon of water to every week or so. I try to use distilled water whenever I can, but I realize that tap water is better than no water. Im just worried that the minerals in the tap water might do harm - but I just wanted to know if these fears were valid or not.

Have a leak at the top of my car radiator. Thought of using Proproxy 20, any thoughts? It's a '97 Toyota Camry. The leak is minor as in when the car is on it only drool very little anti-freeze coming out. Are there any suggestions of a good product to repair it? or does anyone know of a good websites that sells quality but affordable car radiator at good price? Really appreciate everyone input.

How does a car radiator work? I need a detail description on how a car radiator works please and can you also tell me exactly where its located. AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE

Is it possible that a car radiator is not working but the car meter shows tempreture as normal? My car radiator is throwing coolant out after i come from a long drive but tempreture in meter is normal my radiator mechanic says the radiator has no problem but my friends say radiator is not working ...i live in Gulf where minimum tempreture is 45 Degree Centigrades?? (all fans are working properly and there is no leakage)

How Much would it cost to fix a busted in (but not broken) car radiator? The Car runs fine, there are no leaks, the only issue is that the front of the radiator is busted in, and a few minor dents on the hood. How much would it cost to get this fixed?

my car radiator top is made of plastic, what is this plastic material? I have a scratch that looses water on the top of my car radiator, in order to seal it I need to identifie what type of glue to use, thanks

Name of pliers that are used to remove tank on a car radiator? Does anyone know what the name of the pliers that are used to remove the tank on a car radiator are called?

What should be done with extraneous pipes on a car radiator? Hi everyone, I'm replacing the radiator in my 1993 Honda del Sol on my own, but I don't have much experience working on cars. I bought a new radiator over the phone and was assured that it was the proper fit for the vehicle, but when it came I found that it has two pipes coming off the bottom that are not present on the original radiator. Otherwise, the two radiators appear identical. Here is a link to a picture of the new radiator, with the extraneous pipes circled in red: http://burnthesorbonne.com/files/with_pipes.jpg. My fear is that the pipes are supposed to be the hookups for an automatic transmission, but my car is a manual, as I clearly indicated to the operator on the phone. I was hoping someone could tell me what those pipes are for, and if I am supposed to plug them up or something since I have nothing to connect them to. If they are for automatic transmission coolant, could I just connect them together with a hose? Thanks a lot for any help.

How to change my peugout 306 glx turbo diesel car radiator? I have a peugout 306 glx td car. The radiator is really damaged and i need to replace it. Are there any mechanics or someone out there who can provide me with clear instructions or a video link showing me how to take my old radiator out and put a new one in Thanks!!

How do you plug a pin hole in a car radiator? There is a pin hole in the top part of my radiator...the black plactic part below where the cap fits. The car is a BMW 5 series.

how much does a new car radiator cost? I have an 02 reg ford fiesta, 114,000. Suspicion that the radiator has gone. Have had water leaks for a while now, other parts have been replaced, now water is leaking from the front of the car. Could this be the radiator, if so, how much roughly would it cost to replace in £'s?

How one can increase the life of a car radiator and how to avoid rusting ? How one can increase the life of a car radiator and how to avoid rusting ? thanks in advance

Do I need to put water directly into my car radiator ? There is a tub of water near it with a tube that goes into the radiator and I assumed that is where the water is sucked from and put into the radiator. Do I need to put water directly into the radiator ? My car is accelerating slowly, I think it had smoke from the enginer, and the engine has been very hot.

How do I check if my car radiator is clogged? COOLING FLUID IS NOT MOVING, WE INSTALL NEW ENGINE AND THE ENGINE CAME WITH A NEW WATER PUMP, BUT THE CAR IS OVER HEATING. I THINK IS THE RADIATOR, BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK TO SEE IF IS CLOGGED

what is the biggest reason why there is a leak in a car radiator? what is the biggest reason why there is a leak in a car radiator?

Where does rust come from in a car radiator? Are any car radiators made of iron? If not, does it imply rust in the water can only come from the engine block? Do engine blocks tend to rust?

A car radiator contains 10 liters of a 30% antifreeze solution. How many liters will have to be replaced with? A car radiator contains 10 liters of a 30% antifreeze solution. How many liters will have to be replaced with pure antifreeze if the resulting solution is to be 50% antifreeze? Can you show me the steps to the answer too? Thanks alot

Basically what type of changes take place over the summer and winter seasons with a car radiator? Basically what type of changes take place over the summer and winter seasons with a car radiator

Will epoxy putty work to seal a crack in my car radiator? My radiator wont start leaking til the car starts to heat up and it's in the corner where the radiator is held up to the frame

what is the difference between a car radiator in winter versus summer? Need to know the difference between a cars radiator in Winter and summer

want a good way to fix a leaky car radiator ?? More? let you car cool off take cap off radiator and pour in abouth 8-9 tablespoons of black pepper fill radiator to top and start engine and let it run until the heater core is warming up inside car/// this will fix most core leaks including heater core ///

Is earthing a car radiator to the battery neg going to stop holes appearing in the radiator? I have had 2 radiators & a heater core fail in only 3 months. My mechanic has run an earth wire from my aluminium radiator to the battery neg terminal which he says will solve the problem of "electrolysis". I think this will increase, not decrease the problem of holes appearing in the aluminium cores. Am I right, or is my mechanic right?

got a hole in my car radiator does the egg trick work? a friend told me to crack an egg in the radiator and it will it seal the hole or will it wreck my car? please help xx

My car' radiator' coolant level goes well below inside the radiator after 2 to 3 weeks ? What could go wrong ? My car' radiator' coolant level goes well below inside the radiator after 2 to 3 weeks & engine oil level (came to 75 %, taking the full engine oil 100 %) after a 1.5 month or so ? what might be the problem ? what should i check ? thanks What could go wrong ?

Will it hurt my car and radiator if it got wet by the rain? I plan on buying an after market front grill for my car that does not cover the radiator from getting soaked by water and was wondering if it would affect it? Suggestions?

I have a leaking car radiator? My car has a leaking radiator. Does or will it affect my AC and heating also? There are oil fumes when I try to use my AC and heat.

Will flushing the car radiator help to increase the cooling system of my car and also the car air con? I drive a mercedes w124, the problem is my car aircon cutff off when it gets to hot( especially the hot days). I have check that my car air cond has no leaks and there is still plenty of gas. Is a climate control air cond.

What is the best product for cleaning out a car radiator? I need to clean the gunk out of the radiator on my KIA Sportage and I purchased a Prestone product that you mix with water and then drive about 6 hours and flush it out and refill with antifreeze. I don't know anything about this product and I would like some input about it and about other products that might work better. The product I have is called "Prestone - Super Radiator Cleaner"

What is this gunky white substance in car radiator? I have a 1978 351 Ford Thunderbird in which the transmission fluid and oil levels are both okay, not discolored and car seems to be running fine, yet there is a "gunky", milky-colored substance in the cooling system. Can you tell me if you know what this might be, whether it's damaging to the car and how to resolve this? I already flushed the system. Is this there anything else I can do? After I flushed the system, the substance disappeared, however I'm certain it'll return until I discover and repair the source of the problem. No pinging... have had the car for 7+ years. Thanks in advance for all your help.

How much should it cost to replace a car radiator? My boyfriend owns a Saturn, and he just got his radiator replaced at Meineke for almost $700. Did he totally get ripped off? I saw online a few places that said it should cost around $250. Is there anything that could make it cost more?

How do you clean the inside of a plastic car radiator overflow container? The interior of the container is caked with, what I assume is, lime or scale. I can safely and easily drain and remove the container (I'm a longtime backyard mechanic), but I can't figure out how to clean it, because a hose or similarly pressurized device won't fit into it. FWIW, I have a '99 Crown Vic, and there is nothing wrong with the radiator, hoses, or fluid, which was changed less than 2 years ago and of which my coolant tester says is fine.

Why Does My Car Radiator Continue To Run After Engine Has Been Shut Off? I have a Peugeot 205 GL 1.1 which I love to bits. Lately the radiator has been staying on after I have shut the engine off. It always usually stayed on for a few seconds - 20 at the most but now it is going on for 5 minutes and draining the battery so it makes it hard to start. Anyone any ideas? - Cheers. Oh yeah and the oil has been changed, it's topped up with fresh water etc. It has done a lot of mileage though.

I'm trying to figure out how far or close the car radiator should be from the bumper.Will the radiator burn it? Will the radiator burn the inside part of the car's bumper if they both touch. Thanks Helpful Bob I would give you a hands up but I'm not level two yet but thanks anyways @_*

How long does it take to get the car radiator fixed? Antifreeze keeps dripping and need to get it fixed at the shop. I see no other problem on the car besides getting oil change (I can go get that done else where). Anyone know how long does it take to get it fixed?? couple of hours?? or days?? I need to know. Really need it for work. It's Toyota Camry 2000

how can u temporarily fix a hole on the side of car radiator? top left hand of radiator the bit the pipe connects to on the radiator has a hole in it..how can i fix this temporarily ?

is silicone hose for car radiator better than the rubber hose, and if so, why? I'm thinking of replacing rubber hose for my radiator in my car with silicone hoses.

What is best water for car radiator? I live in a country where temperature is always high and I use my car air con continuously. Can anyone suggest what is the best anti-boil solution?

How do you change a car radiator? My honda crx radiator is leaking a little bit. I am going to order a direct oem replacement. Is it as simple as draining the coolant, taking the old one off, and putting the new one in? then just topping off on coolant? There are only 2 brackets holding it on. haha, im pretty sure i know what im doing. i just wanted to make sure that i didnt need to do something special when adding all new coolant. some engine blocks have bleeding screws. or some crap

why it's wrong to add water to the car radiator while the engine is warm and not running ? it's two thing which is right first to add water while the car is cold or second while the engine is warm but running ? can some body explain why?

will a car radiator be capable of properly cooling an engine, if the radiator has a leak? if there is still plenty of fluid in the radiator, and there is a leak, will the radiator be able to prevent overheating, for a substantial amount of time?

Can I still drive my car with radiator problems? A few weeks ago, my car was leaking antifreeze. I used stop leak and it stopped leaking. The other day, someone flagged me down while driving to tell me that water was leaking out the back of my car. I stopped at a gas station to check my radiator, and I could see antifreeze in the radiator and the plastic bottle that you put water in was over-full. I started to put water in the radiator because I didn't know what else TO do, and a guy walked up to me and started talking to me. He said that it sounds like I have a "cracked head". He said it would be very expensive to fix. I don't have another car to drive, OR the money to fix it right now. The temp is about 210...what is considered HOT? Does it have to be in the red area to be considered hot or is it hot before then? Can I still drive this car and just keep putting in water and/or antifreeze until I can afford to fix it?

My car radiator is leaking fluid, does this mean I need to replace it completely? I got myacr checked and they said i need new brakes and that my radiator has a slight leak. I told them I never noticed fluids, they said it was too small to notice a leak. They said i had o replace the whole radiator. Is that right? Do you really have to replace the whole thing or can it be fixed. Also, how can I make sure they really replaced it and I wasn't bamboozled?? THANKS

Noise in car, Dry radiator - do you think the head gasket is stuffed? A friend was driving her car today & she heard a strange noise in the motor & pulled over. Roadside assistance found the radiator was empty. The towtruck driver tried the car and it started but he turned it off immediately. The car was taken to Ford & apparently a lower radiator hose had burst & needs to be replaced. The part wont be in until tomorrow however the garage does not know if there has been any permanent damage. What's the likelyhood of permanent damage? When she checked the oil there didnt appear to be any water in it, there didnt appear to be any oil in the water either. TIA guys! :)

What is the average price for a car radiator? I don't know anythinhg about cars. it's still pretty new. It's in a Ford Tarus.

How much for a car radiator? I have a 1999 nissan altima, and to be blunt, I was stupid and wrecked and now I need a new radiator. not new, actually, but from a junkyard or some other sort of place that would charge less than for new equipment, because I cannot afford a new radiator right now. What price should I look for? And what kind of quality, etc?

How can I fix a leak in my car radiator? The water/coolant mix drip our once the rad is almost full, so the leak is near the top.

How much does a new car radiator cost? I have a Mazda 121.

How do i re-fill my car radiator without getting any ait locks? can anyone help? i have a 1998 ford escort 1.6 16v zetec and i need to change my thermostat, i have no problem doing that its just i know im going to get an air lock as soon as i loose water from the thermostat when i change it, i just need to find out how to re-fill my radiator without getting an air lock, can you please help??? thanks

Can I make a homemade A/C with an old car radiator? I have a used radiator, and I'm thinking a good water pump taking water from an ice cold bucket and then putting a high output fan behind it would make an easy DIY a/c. any help or opinions? A website or reference would be helpful

The radiator fan stays on after the car is turned off, help? I have a 1996 Acura Legend, every time I turn the car off the radiator fan stays on(or at least I'm pretty sure that is what stays on). I have to unhook the battery every time I turn the engine off. What can cause this and more importantly, how can I fix this? It does not turn off after a few minutes, it stays on forever.

Have a leak at the top of my car radiator. Thought of using Proproxy 20, any thoughts? It's a '97 Toyota Camry. The leak is minor as in when the car is on it only drool very little anti-freeze coming out. Are there any suggestions of a good product to repair it? or does anyone know of a good website that sells quality but affordable car radiator at good price? Really appreciate everyone input.

Radseal car radiator repair? I have a leaky car radiator and am considering trying Radseal but have heard some reports that it ruins your car engine. At the moment I can't afford to replace the radiator - any thoughts on Radseal or other solutions.

How do I add stop leak to a car with no radiator cap? My car is a 95 chevy Corsica with a 2.2L 4 cylinder engine. My headgasket leaks slightly so I want to put some liquid stop leak into it. Will it circulate in if I pour it directly into the over flow tank? If not how do I get it into the radiator. Thanks.

Is £250 a fair price to get my car radiator repaired? My Pegout 306 Car radiator is leaking badly. I have had a quote of £250 to get it repaired. Are there any mechanics out there or someone who has just had theirs repaired who would be able to tell me if this is a fair price. Thanks

What type of mixture is a coolant in a car radiator? What would happen if there were only water?

How do i drain the water from my car radiator? engine keeps goin up2 the max and the water is orange!? I have a VW Golf auto, when i have been driving for about 20 mins, the engine temp goes upto 130, im not sure whether there is a leak, i cant see any water coming out and the water is orange so was thinkin of draining it and putting some fresh water in?

Car Radiator Potential Problems? If I am having to refill the radiator of my diesel car every 2 weeks (because the water levels become low quickly), what problems with the car could this indicate?

How often should car radiator be serviced and can it cause any serious damage if its not?

Car Radiators. how much more effective is an aluminum radiator than a regular one? in terms of how long will it take for the water to heat up.

Can an oily substance such as transmission fluid be flushed out of a car radiator? Or does it need to be replaced?

What is the average weight of a car radiator? I know they all vary, thats why I said AVERAGE WEIGHT

How long should the antifreeze in a car radiator last? Because I think the one in my car is leaking because two weeks ago we filled it up (because it was HOT) and then it was almost all gone when we checked it today... something's definitely wrong!

I am just wondering what happens to a car if you drive the car without the radiator cap on? My stepson left his radiator cap off. I went to use his car and the low coolant light was on and when i was filling it up it was just running out somewhere from the bottom. The radiator cap was left off. Did this hurt the car?