Sentences with phrase «hot radiator cap»

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You should NEVER NOT EVER open a radiator cap when the engine is hot, especially if the engine has overheated.

I've also had radiator caps that release pressure before they're fully disengaged; if that happens, you'll have hot coolant shooting out in a random direction, possibly straight towards you.

Some additional things that might be helpful are I didn't see any coolant in the oil when I checked, and I also didn't open the radiator cap to check for coolant since the car was hot, but I will check that soonish.

With a full - sized beach towel I opened the hood, and removed the radiator cap, steam and hot water exploded out, gushing over the engine; this is good because pressure release causes cooling.

Since you don't want to open a hot radiator, it only makes sense to have the cap off.

Did you replace water pump, do a hot flush, did you replace the radiator cap?

I did my research and found this great video that tests 12 ways to detect a blown gasket; The sizzle test by dropping oil on the engine block or radiator cap when it's running hot.

Do I need to run the car without radiator (or reservoir) cap and wait until the engine gets hot enough so that the thermostat opens, because, otherwise, the thermostat may prevent combustion gases from entering the cooling system?

Any other precautions I should take with this test besides the well - known one - don't take off the radiator cap if the engine is already hot?

It still ran hot, so i replaced the radiator, thermostat, and the cap that goes to the coolant.

(Don't open the radiator cap or the pressurized overflow tank cap when the engine is hot!)

(Don't open the radiator cap or the pressurized overflow tank cap when the engine is hot!