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Losing a small quantity over a considerable time is not unusual,but if you are using alot like over a week say,then something definitely wrong.Check for small leaks around all hoses and if engine heats up too quickly or if there are signs of over-heating.
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Am losing oil pressure at high rpm on series 60 Detroit engine why?
If you are losing coolant, you probably have a bad cylinder head gasket. Too much coolant system pressure will drop your engine oil pressure.
Where does the coolant come out of the engine?
The normal direction of circulation in the coolant system would push the coolant out the thermostat opening.
Your 2002 Bonneville runs steady at 200 degrees is that normal?
this is normal for this engine, in fact anything short will trip a check engine light. the cause will be a low coolant condition, a thermostat stuck in the open position or a bad coolant sensor. this is normal for this engine, in fact anything short will trip a check engine light. the cause will be a low coolant condition, a thermostat stuck in the open position or a bad coolant sensor.
Is it safe to drive a car when the coolant tube is leaking inside?
No , this coolant is coming from your heater core and you are losing engine coolant ; you need to have this repaired because the engine will overheat and suffer damage that will be more expensive than the repair of the heater core .
What happens if engine coolant is put in while the car is off?
After coolant is added run vehicle to normal operating temperature and re-check coolant level
Is it normal for water to come out the exhaust when its cold?
yes. Its normal. Only be worried if you find yourself having to fill up the water coolant under the bonnet / hood every week. Then you may find your head gasket has failed. If you are not losing engine coolant ignore it. Its natural for all petrol cars to produce h2o as part of the combustion process.
On a 1999 Dodge Caravan why would the fan for the engine constantly keep running?
Air conditioner or defroster on - normal should be running Vehicle low on coolant? Trying to keep engine in normal range Defective coolant sensor?
Fiesta 1.4 why is it losing coolant?
There are several things that can cause your Ford Fiesta 1.4 liter engine to lose coolant. The most common cause is a defective water hose.
How do you know when your head gasket has gone?
White smoke from tailpipe when engine is at normal operating temperature? Oil mixing with coolant? Coolant mixing with oil? Run engine to normal operating temperature remove dipstick and let a drop fall on hot part of engine - oil will smoke coolant will "sizzle" Misfire at 2 adjacient cylinders?
What cause engine to run hot on a PT cruiser?
Normal causes are low coolant and an inoperative radiator fan.Normal causes are low coolant and an inoperative radiator fan.
How do you change the coolant hose on a 1993 Toyota Paseo?
With engine coldDrain coolant from radiatorRemove hose clamps on defective hoseRemove defective hose and replaceRe-fill coolant slowly to prevent an air lockStart engine and look for leaksRun engine to normal operating temperature with heater onRe-check coolant level
When my engine cools I am losing water coolant apparently not from a hose or direct from leaky radiator what can be the cause?
This sounds like bad news. The coolant could be leaking into your engine and mixing with the engine oil, then cooking off. A simple test can tell if there's water in your oil.
