Sentences with phrase «leaking radiator cap»

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If it gets to daily and replacing the cap doesn't fix it, you'll have to look for a leak (to weld, patch or otherwise repair) or replace the radiator (typically < $ 100 at various online shops) Fortunately since it is imperative that the radiator gets good air flow, it is one of the easiest parts to get to and usually relatively simple to replace (If you can change your own oil, you can probably replace the radiator).

leave cap off make sure fill with antifreeze and start car allow it to warm up and watch u should be able to see the water flow this will allow the air to come out per air pockets are a big cause... now buy a new radiator cap per this also small but cause a big prob... also while watching the water flow flow if bubbles stay present it could be head gasket this pushes combustion gas thru and can cause antifreeze to dicipate hence why u keep having to put more unless yur pump leaking or hose this the only other way u will get low on anti freeze... hope this helps it took me a while to figure out so i did nt have to spend lots of cash on a mech that wouldnt probably now this either top secrets lol... they wont tell u its all biz... hope this helps

It could be a few things: Low coolant Failing water pump (or slipping belt) Sticking thermostat Obstructed passages in the radiator Cooling system not holding pressure (rad cap not sealing, cracked rad, leak somewhere, bad head gasket)

The water pump recently went bad, so I'm not sure how much oil was in the radiator because all the coolant leaked out; I just found some on the inside of the cap.

I don't see any leak near radiator cap.

Your either burning it i.e. head gasket, leaking, it may be a small leak that burns up as your driving or the radiator cap is not holding pressure and pushing coolant out the overflow.

Had a few trips to the dealership because the A / C didn't blow cold air and the radiator cap was leaking (both recalls).