The engine is overheating after about thirty minutes of driving.
The oil and anti-freeze levels are fine.
The top radiator hose gets hot, as does the radiator itself.
The heater works fine, blows hot air.
From advice I received, I am gambling on changing the thermostat, but would like to be sure I'm not wasting time and money.
Also, does anyone know of any links which have videos or diagrams of how to change a 94 Honda Accord thermostat?
Thanks!How can I tell if I need a thermostat or a new water pump for my 94 Honda Accord?start with a thermostat and see.
all you have to do is start at the top hose on your radiator and follow it to the top of your engine. under that spot of the hose is the thermostat. loosen that and take out the thermostat.
Make sure you Have a thermostat and gasket Prior to taking it apart, unless u have another way to an auto store.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Cracked radiator on my 1997 toyota t-100?
Just got an oil change on my truck and they told me that I had a cracked radiator. Question is, is there any temporary fix I can do for like a week or so until payday when I can pay to get it fixed. Should I just keep a gallon of water on me and keep filling the radiator. Also I know nothing about auto maintenance, not even how to change oil. Please help me because I am broke until payday.Cracked radiator on my 1997 toyota t-100?There are products you can buy at auto parts store to temporarily plug holes in radiators. They're called %26quot;Stop Leak%26quot; or something like that; but I don't know how well they will work on cracks or how much they cost. But whatever you do, keep an eye on your temp. gauge and carry water with you.Cracked radiator on my 1997 toyota t-100?I used this stuff I picked up at pepboys called PLASTIC TANK REPAIR made by CARGO, stuff worked great, I have a car that is still out their for 2 months after repair, if your stuck and need a fast repair use this stuff.
You can also take your radiator out and take it to a radiator repair shop and they can just replace the one tank that is leaking, works fine too
Another option is to just buy a new radiator, depending on the car you have they cost between $89.00 to $150.00
Just make sure you replace the thermostat after either repairkids hair How to clearn a down comforter
You can also take your radiator out and take it to a radiator repair shop and they can just replace the one tank that is leaking, works fine too
Another option is to just buy a new radiator, depending on the car you have they cost between $89.00 to $150.00
Just make sure you replace the thermostat after either repair
Where on the internet can I find information on when to perform regular vehicle maintenance operations?
Nearly every time I go to an oil change place, they recommend a random extra service such as replacement of fuel filter or radiator flush. I am unable to find recommendations for my '92 Corolla in the owners' manual and everywhere else I have looked. Can someone please tell me an internet resource that would tell me in general how often to do the various maintenance services?Where on the internet can I find information on when to perform regular vehicle maintenance operations?You likely do not need any of this. It is hard to find a reputable mechanic. Most of those places are about sales, not what is really needed. Some even charge for things they do not do. If you need things done like fuel filters, radiator flush, trans fluid change, etc, take it to an actual mechanic, not an oil change facility.Where on the internet can I find information on when to perform regular vehicle maintenance operations?www.Toyota.com/Corolla
1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?
hi 1991 honda civic engine slows down when i turn on the head lights ? is there any thing serious with it.. i recently changed the batteries, bulb's and radiator on the car.. i bought this car recently from a dealer for kbb value .. if take this car to a mechanic how much would i be charged?1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?Don't take it to a mechanic for that. The idle needle valve is just a bit far open or there is a small vacuum leak that is making the idle slightly above the correct cold idle setting, about 700 rpm. That prevents the Idle Air Control valve from doing anything - it stays closed - and the extra drag of the alternator when you turn the lights on slows the engine.
My money is on a vacuum leak, and the intake manifold gasket is top of the list. As long as you don't have more distressing symptoms (very high idle, idle %26quot;hunting%26quot;) there is really nothing worth doing with it.1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?Michael, I am having a different problem with the car and I have my question posted below, could you please let me know what could be causing the problem,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApjRzIXRhNlCrflrUMfCAQbty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100321050447AA1mpiE
The older Civic's tend to have a weird idle as more electrical accessories are used so it can also be a little normal.
My money is on a vacuum leak, and the intake manifold gasket is top of the list. As long as you don't have more distressing symptoms (very high idle, idle %26quot;hunting%26quot;) there is really nothing worth doing with it.1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?Michael, I am having a different problem with the car and I have my question posted below, could you please let me know what could be causing the problem,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApjRzIXRhNlCrflrUMfCAQbty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100321050447AA1mpiE
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1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?have u got the alternator tested as well as the battery?.1991 honda civic engine slows when headlights turned on?Get your alternator and battery tested, one of those could be on it's way out and unable to carry the electrical load it should.The older Civic's tend to have a weird idle as more electrical accessories are used so it can also be a little normal.
Well well it was the Radiator after all!!?
Ok this am I took my car to sears there is approx 5 in crack on the radiator, when the guy squeezed the hose you can see the coolant coming out. What is your take on repairs, should I get a used radiator, buy the temp seal, or replace with a brand new one. MORE IMPORTANTLY could this have cracked when they did the coolant exchange and secondly if it was a preexisting crack, would they have seen some leakage at the time of doing the exchange...Thats what I really want to know...
Here is the hx from my first post
have a 95 Toyota Camry V4. The other day my car overheated. There was smoke coming from below the hood and the temp gage was at the H level. When I looked at the coolant tank it was empty. So I filled water and coolant in the radiator. About 6 days later I checked the tank again it was empty. So I filled the tank part with coolant about 3 hours later and a 15 min drive later (to some stores) I looked at the tank and it was halfway gone (i filled it to the line). I find it strange that it took 6 days to empty completely but not even 2-3 hours for it to go half way full. So I am wondering if the car is getting worse. I havent had another overheating and the temp gage has been at the middle level. I am wondering what the problem is and what you think the repairs might cost. I am a woman and I have always had a hard time with auto shops because they always seem to take advantage, and tell me that there is so many things wrong with the car. I just want to go in prepared. Thanks
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BTW how safe is it to drive like this? I mean as long as I check the coolant tank. I cant afford repairs this minute. And should I fill that tank with coolant or water. Thanks
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Oh yeah on July 10th I went to sears and purchased a package deal that inlcuded a coolant exhange, fuel system cleaning and oil change. If there was a crack, leak etc... would they have seen/determined this when they did the coolant exchange??? On my invoice it is says belts, leakage, pressure cap, hoses other all are check off and no recommedation are suggested, and that was done on July 10th is it possible for whatever to go wrong so soon after that. Again I never had a problem with overheating beforeWell well it was the Radiator after all!!?If you keep the coolant level full enough to not overheat, it wouldn't harm your engine. But with a 5%26quot; crack in your radiator it is not going to stay full even without driving your car and building heat and pressure in the cooling system. You need to replace the radiator then add coolant but until you fix the leak use only water to refill it. I run a repair shop and when I tell someone that there is something wrong with their car it is because there is something wrong with it, if your shop needs to drum up business by lying to their customers then find another one. There is more than enough repair business out there without ripping someone off.Well well it was the Radiator after all!!?If it were me I'd be talking to the manager at Sears about what they are going to cover on this repair. If they did a coolant exchange and reported no problem, it's not likely a 5 inch crack would suddenly and mysteriously appear shortly afterward.
I would expect them to repair what they caused by replacing the radiator.
Don't get mad or mean about it, but do tell them what you expect from them.
Here is the hx from my first post
have a 95 Toyota Camry V4. The other day my car overheated. There was smoke coming from below the hood and the temp gage was at the H level. When I looked at the coolant tank it was empty. So I filled water and coolant in the radiator. About 6 days later I checked the tank again it was empty. So I filled the tank part with coolant about 3 hours later and a 15 min drive later (to some stores) I looked at the tank and it was halfway gone (i filled it to the line). I find it strange that it took 6 days to empty completely but not even 2-3 hours for it to go half way full. So I am wondering if the car is getting worse. I havent had another overheating and the temp gage has been at the middle level. I am wondering what the problem is and what you think the repairs might cost. I am a woman and I have always had a hard time with auto shops because they always seem to take advantage, and tell me that there is so many things wrong with the car. I just want to go in prepared. Thanks
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BTW how safe is it to drive like this? I mean as long as I check the coolant tank. I cant afford repairs this minute. And should I fill that tank with coolant or water. Thanks
17 hours ago
Oh yeah on July 10th I went to sears and purchased a package deal that inlcuded a coolant exhange, fuel system cleaning and oil change. If there was a crack, leak etc... would they have seen/determined this when they did the coolant exchange??? On my invoice it is says belts, leakage, pressure cap, hoses other all are check off and no recommedation are suggested, and that was done on July 10th is it possible for whatever to go wrong so soon after that. Again I never had a problem with overheating beforeWell well it was the Radiator after all!!?If you keep the coolant level full enough to not overheat, it wouldn't harm your engine. But with a 5%26quot; crack in your radiator it is not going to stay full even without driving your car and building heat and pressure in the cooling system. You need to replace the radiator then add coolant but until you fix the leak use only water to refill it. I run a repair shop and when I tell someone that there is something wrong with their car it is because there is something wrong with it, if your shop needs to drum up business by lying to their customers then find another one. There is more than enough repair business out there without ripping someone off.Well well it was the Radiator after all!!?If it were me I'd be talking to the manager at Sears about what they are going to cover on this repair. If they did a coolant exchange and reported no problem, it's not likely a 5 inch crack would suddenly and mysteriously appear shortly afterward.
I would expect them to repair what they caused by replacing the radiator.
Don't get mad or mean about it, but do tell them what you expect from them.
How do I turn down the heat on my forced hot water home radiators?
The radiator has a knob that says %26quot;off%26quot; turn counter clockwise, I turn it all the way and the heat doesn't seem to go down, I would think that less water would go through the radiator. Any know how th eknob works...do I turn it half way to stop the water from passing through? I know this sounds silly but the knob moves up and down but the heat doesn't seem to change.How do I turn down the heat on my forced hot water home radiators?Most likely, the flow would not change, this switch should regulate the temperature. I would check the gas valve, it may be stuck. Also, if you have an ohmeter, you should see a change in resistance as you turn the temp. control.How do I turn down the heat on my forced hot water home radiators?The individual radiator flow control valves are better left open except for instances where only a few rooms woud be empty, or to lower the water flow volume say in a hot upstairs bedroom. You don't want to restrict them all.
If the whole house is a bit too warm, then the boiler settings should be lowered to the range permitted in your owners manual. If you don't have this, better get a qualified tech as this is a boiler.How do I turn down the heat on my forced hot water home radiators?if these are cast iron radiators they will take a while to cool down. the knob controls a restrictor inside the valve, it doesn't shut the water completely off. this is done because, back in the days when houses weren't insulated, the radiator could freeze. the plate inside has a hole in it to maintain water movement at all times so this won't happen. with cast iron rads you are better off turning down the thermostat to control the heat. good luck.
If the whole house is a bit too warm, then the boiler settings should be lowered to the range permitted in your owners manual. If you don't have this, better get a qualified tech as this is a boiler.How do I turn down the heat on my forced hot water home radiators?if these are cast iron radiators they will take a while to cool down. the knob controls a restrictor inside the valve, it doesn't shut the water completely off. this is done because, back in the days when houses weren't insulated, the radiator could freeze. the plate inside has a hole in it to maintain water movement at all times so this won't happen. with cast iron rads you are better off turning down the thermostat to control the heat. good luck.
How to Bypass 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Heater Core?
The heater core is leaking on the passenger side of the cabin. How hard is it to do a bypass? How is is it done? Step-by step method. I am a change oil and filter guy and not a mechanic.
The radiator shop wants $500 to replace the heater core. I would like to keep the Jeep for pulling a pop-up camper.How to Bypass 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Heater Core?Well, 500 bucks to change the heater core is not too bad, considering the entire dashboard has to be removed to get to it.
Anyhow, it's real simple to bypass the heater. You can't block the flow - it has to always be circulating. Just cut the 2 hoses entering and exiting the firewall with a utility knife and connect them together with a coupler and clamps.
Before you bypass the heater, check that the problem isn't with one of those connections at the firewall. I had leaking antifreeze coming into the passenger side and the shop told me the core was bad and wanted 700-800 to replace it. I decided to do it myself. Bought a core for 79.00. Then started taking things apart. I noticed that one of the hose clamps was loose and was squirting water into the core when the engine ran. Put a new clamp on it and no more leak!removing contact lenses how to format drive
The radiator shop wants $500 to replace the heater core. I would like to keep the Jeep for pulling a pop-up camper.How to Bypass 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Heater Core?Well, 500 bucks to change the heater core is not too bad, considering the entire dashboard has to be removed to get to it.
Anyhow, it's real simple to bypass the heater. You can't block the flow - it has to always be circulating. Just cut the 2 hoses entering and exiting the firewall with a utility knife and connect them together with a coupler and clamps.
Before you bypass the heater, check that the problem isn't with one of those connections at the firewall. I had leaking antifreeze coming into the passenger side and the shop told me the core was bad and wanted 700-800 to replace it. I decided to do it myself. Bought a core for 79.00. Then started taking things apart. I noticed that one of the hose clamps was loose and was squirting water into the core when the engine ran. Put a new clamp on it and no more leak!
Radiator on your car is normally 1.57 atm of pressure at 50.0 degrees Celsius. What does the pressure ch?
Your radiator on your car is normally 1.57 atm of pressure at 50.0 degrees Celsius. What does the pressure change to if the temperature increases to 128 degrees Celsius? Give an answer and an explanation on how you arrived at it.Radiator on your car is normally 1.57 atm of pressure at 50.0 degrees Celsius. What does the pressure ch?For an ideal gas the equation is pV=nRT
T is in deegres absolute.
So 50掳C=323K and 128掳C=401 K
We can write
p1V =nRT1
p2V=nRT2
Since V,n and R are the same
p1/p2=T1/T2
1.57/p2= 323 / 401
1.57/ p2 = 0.805
p2=1.57 /0.805= 1.95 atm
T is in deegres absolute.
So 50掳C=323K and 128掳C=401 K
We can write
p1V =nRT1
p2V=nRT2
Since V,n and R are the same
p1/p2=T1/T2
1.57/p2= 323 / 401
1.57/ p2 = 0.805
p2=1.57 /0.805= 1.95 atm
2003 dodge intrepid 2.7 how to change thermostat bleeder valve housing?
Does anybody know? I know quiet a bit about cars but have never ran in to this! It's on the front top of the engine. The top radiator hose runs into it.2003 dodge intrepid 2.7 how to change thermostat bleeder valve housing?I believe you're talking about the same housing were the thermostat sits in , those aren't hard to replace , just un-clamp the hose going to it , unbolt the housing , then clean the surface on the engine that the housing connects to , clean the housing and make sure that both surfaces are fully dry ,clean the housing were the house clamps onto it , replace the clamp with a new hose clamp when reattaching the hose ,then use a silicone high temperature gasket maker , follow its instructions , make you you tighten up the two bolts enough to force the gasket silicone out some around the edges.
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way you might be able to find that part at a big U pick auto wreckers for quite cheap like 10 to 20 bucks or so and I'am sure that several different models and years of Dodges use the exact same part.2003 dodge intrepid 2.7 how to change thermostat bleeder valve housing?I take it yours is leaking around the bleeder.it is quite common. at one time you could remove the 4 mounting bolts on top and 2 screws in the front and pull it out the transfer tube.the new ones have a long tube and the upper intake manifold has to come off to change it.
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way you might be able to find that part at a big U pick auto wreckers for quite cheap like 10 to 20 bucks or so and I'am sure that several different models and years of Dodges use the exact same part.2003 dodge intrepid 2.7 how to change thermostat bleeder valve housing?I take it yours is leaking around the bleeder.it is quite common. at one time you could remove the 4 mounting bolts on top and 2 screws in the front and pull it out the transfer tube.the new ones have a long tube and the upper intake manifold has to come off to change it.
Central Heating Room Thermostat?
I have a Worcester Combi boiler, with theremostatic valves on each radiator throughout the house. However, there is no central thermostat control, thus to make a change means having to go around and alter each radiator individually. I am told that it would now be difficult to wire one from present boiler position to the hallway, and that a remote version would be a better option. Does anyone know anything about these, how effective they are etc? Can anyone recommend one? Thank you in advance.Central Heating Room Thermostat?A simple job to install a wireless thermostat, but MUCH better to use a wireless programmable thermostat, with optimising. This will calculate the building heat loss and adjust on/off times for max economy throughout each day. Look at Honeywell CM900 wireless or Danfoss RT52 RF
http://danfoss-randall.co.uk/Content/c21
Despite popular belief, it IS much better to use a room stat even if you have thermostatic radiator valves, as you can then set a low limit for the system, as you have found out.Central Heating Room Thermostat?remotes work but you have to make sure of the range on it sometimes the difficult wiring would be a better option depending on distance and material
honeywell makes a good remote thremostat
you should be able to HAVE them hooked up central; it would be similar to a zone control systemCentral Heating Room Thermostat?it is actually ideal to be able to control each room instead of heating the whole house when you dont use the whole house at the same time. I am told there is no way to hook them up. to a central switch.Central Heating Room Thermostat?Worcester make their own wireless programmable room t/stats,theirs would be the easiest to install.Very effective.Central Heating Room Thermostat?Worcester do a mechanical wireless programmable roomsat, you can control temperature, on/off times of heating and even set the temperature depending what time it is. all of the ones which i have seen have worked from anywhere in the house. HOWEVER bear in mind if you pt one in a room with a radiator in the trv must be removed to comply with part L. Best place is on the upstairs landing...alot of people dont have radiators there. Very effective, thet use standard aa batteries
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Despite popular belief, it IS much better to use a room stat even if you have thermostatic radiator valves, as you can then set a low limit for the system, as you have found out.Central Heating Room Thermostat?remotes work but you have to make sure of the range on it sometimes the difficult wiring would be a better option depending on distance and material
honeywell makes a good remote thremostat
you should be able to HAVE them hooked up central; it would be similar to a zone control systemCentral Heating Room Thermostat?it is actually ideal to be able to control each room instead of heating the whole house when you dont use the whole house at the same time. I am told there is no way to hook them up. to a central switch.Central Heating Room Thermostat?Worcester make their own wireless programmable room t/stats,theirs would be the easiest to install.Very effective.Central Heating Room Thermostat?Worcester do a mechanical wireless programmable roomsat, you can control temperature, on/off times of heating and even set the temperature depending what time it is. all of the ones which i have seen have worked from anywhere in the house. HOWEVER bear in mind if you pt one in a room with a radiator in the trv must be removed to comply with part L. Best place is on the upstairs landing...alot of people dont have radiators there. Very effective, thet use standard aa batteries
Why is there still smoke coming out of my hood?
I just changed the pipe that goes to my radiator. It had a leak and the coolant was burning off so I thought. Now I that the pipe is changed there is no leak. But there is still smoke coming out. How do I know if it's still the coolant or if it's something else?Why is there still smoke coming out of my hood?try and look to see where the smoke is coming from, if it's still your pipe make sure the clamps are tight, you could still have some wet spots on the engine from the waterWhy is there still smoke coming out of my hood?that,s steam ,not smoke. maybe there is still anti-freeze laying on the intake and burning. if it,s smoke then you might have a valve pan gasket leaking.
How do I balance the radiators in a old pushed hot water system?
I live in an older house (80+ years old) with pushed hot water radiant heat. In the upstairs, two of the rooms and the bathroom are much hotter than the last two rooms. They all have adjustable valves on them, but my landlord said these will only shut off the entire system, not change the flow to each radiator. I think he's full of crap. Does anyone have experience with radiant heat systems and know how the balancing process works or what I could do to get more hot water through the last two rooms. These two rooms are the last on the system too, but the water level has been checked and is full.
I will haunt you if you leave one word, useless answers. THANKS!How do I balance the radiators in a old pushed hot water system?I'm having the same problem in my house - I have a maint contact with the heating company, and they're coming next Wednesday - send me with your email address and I'll try and explain how they do it for me - couldn't figure it out on my own - I adjusted the little key steam valves at the top (kept them open while I heard hissing) and the round handle valves at the bottom, but I'm getting nothing in 2 of my 2nd floor rooms - they worked fine last springHow do I balance the radiators in a old pushed hot water system?on that type of system the radiators like u say have adjustable valves which over time fail. some times ppl change these valves and they have no experience in adjusting them trust me i know i grew up in a house with steam heat which is similar in the adjustments of valves. here it is simple an plane. the closer the radiator is to the thermostat more that valve is closer to being closed. why? if u have a radiator that's close to the thermostat with the adjustable valve open the faster that radiator gets hot then the thermostat sends signal to boiler%26quot;shut off ur done%26quot; do this logic in reverse an u have the full story. rooms further away from the thermostat with radiators with the valve closed never heat up. i hope this helps youserver xp
I will haunt you if you leave one word, useless answers. THANKS!How do I balance the radiators in a old pushed hot water system?I'm having the same problem in my house - I have a maint contact with the heating company, and they're coming next Wednesday - send me with your email address and I'll try and explain how they do it for me - couldn't figure it out on my own - I adjusted the little key steam valves at the top (kept them open while I heard hissing) and the round handle valves at the bottom, but I'm getting nothing in 2 of my 2nd floor rooms - they worked fine last springHow do I balance the radiators in a old pushed hot water system?on that type of system the radiators like u say have adjustable valves which over time fail. some times ppl change these valves and they have no experience in adjusting them trust me i know i grew up in a house with steam heat which is similar in the adjustments of valves. here it is simple an plane. the closer the radiator is to the thermostat more that valve is closer to being closed. why? if u have a radiator that's close to the thermostat with the adjustable valve open the faster that radiator gets hot then the thermostat sends signal to boiler%26quot;shut off ur done%26quot; do this logic in reverse an u have the full story. rooms further away from the thermostat with radiators with the valve closed never heat up. i hope this helps you
Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?
I recently had my wife take our Surburban in for a 60,000 mile service. They did it and the bill was $790.00 ($228 for part; $450 for labor).
They changed fuel filter, PCV filter, transmission filter and changed the transmission fluid and did a radiator flush.
Did I get ripped off? How much should this have cost. What would have been reasonable? Seems awfully high to me considering nothing was wrong with the car.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?Walter I am a big Chevy fan.I recently bought me a new Chevy Pu. A 07. You have to watch out. I worked for a shop once. They look for every hing in the book to change and make money. Yes you got took. They saw an opportunity to make some money and they did. Yes it says to do all that.But in a matter of opinion,Wouldn't have done all that.They can give you a scare tactic and it works. They tell you what if stories. Unless you tow trailers allot and do heavy hauling I would not worry to much about doing all the Factory recommended services. That is where they get ya as you've seen.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?Personally that was highway robbery, it's sad that still this day and age shops see a women coming and take advantage .You know in my option that work shouldn't of cost more then 250 to 350 tops. Many service centres have min hidden set chargers , that say no car comes in for a service check like that without it being a 600.00 dollar bill at least.I know this from friends that worked for big auto service centres that demanded he find things wrong with cars or make stuff up just so the cost was at least 600. Plus they threatened to fire him just bec he didn't wish to rip people off, so he and my other friends quit.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?If you really want to know what specific services are recommended open your service manual in your glove compartment. Something stinks in river city as the coolant is supposed to be good for 150,000 miles. Exactly what $228.00 part did they replace? I'd certainly question that. As for the transmission and filter change look in your recommended services @ 60,000 miles. If the bill was going to be that high they should have explained everything to make you aware of what was coming.
I do know A Chevrolet dealer just tried to rip my daughter who has an 04 Tahoe. They told her that both differentials (four wheel drive) should be drained, flushed and fresh synthetic gear oil installed. As for the high dollar part you should have been notified immediately before they installed it. I'd want a full explanation or refuse to pay for it since you did not authorize the part to be installed.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?I think thats awful high, I have a house full and a business full of chevy's and I pay that much for part on my diesel but I take twice the material. I do the labor part myself or have an employee do it. Heres a little break down for you.
Fuel filter - tops $20.
PVC $10.
Tranny kit $45.
Oil filter $2.
Fluids tranny, coolant %26amp; oil $60.
So parts $137.
and at my shop you would have paid about $125 for all of that.
They changed fuel filter, PCV filter, transmission filter and changed the transmission fluid and did a radiator flush.
Did I get ripped off? How much should this have cost. What would have been reasonable? Seems awfully high to me considering nothing was wrong with the car.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?Walter I am a big Chevy fan.I recently bought me a new Chevy Pu. A 07. You have to watch out. I worked for a shop once. They look for every hing in the book to change and make money. Yes you got took. They saw an opportunity to make some money and they did. Yes it says to do all that.But in a matter of opinion,Wouldn't have done all that.They can give you a scare tactic and it works. They tell you what if stories. Unless you tow trailers allot and do heavy hauling I would not worry to much about doing all the Factory recommended services. That is where they get ya as you've seen.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?Personally that was highway robbery, it's sad that still this day and age shops see a women coming and take advantage .You know in my option that work shouldn't of cost more then 250 to 350 tops. Many service centres have min hidden set chargers , that say no car comes in for a service check like that without it being a 600.00 dollar bill at least.I know this from friends that worked for big auto service centres that demanded he find things wrong with cars or make stuff up just so the cost was at least 600. Plus they threatened to fire him just bec he didn't wish to rip people off, so he and my other friends quit.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?If you really want to know what specific services are recommended open your service manual in your glove compartment. Something stinks in river city as the coolant is supposed to be good for 150,000 miles. Exactly what $228.00 part did they replace? I'd certainly question that. As for the transmission and filter change look in your recommended services @ 60,000 miles. If the bill was going to be that high they should have explained everything to make you aware of what was coming.
I do know A Chevrolet dealer just tried to rip my daughter who has an 04 Tahoe. They told her that both differentials (four wheel drive) should be drained, flushed and fresh synthetic gear oil installed. As for the high dollar part you should have been notified immediately before they installed it. I'd want a full explanation or refuse to pay for it since you did not authorize the part to be installed.Chevy Suburban - how much should a 60,000 mile service cost?I think thats awful high, I have a house full and a business full of chevy's and I pay that much for part on my diesel but I take twice the material. I do the labor part myself or have an employee do it. Heres a little break down for you.
Fuel filter - tops $20.
PVC $10.
Tranny kit $45.
Oil filter $2.
Fluids tranny, coolant %26amp; oil $60.
So parts $137.
and at my shop you would have paid about $125 for all of that.
How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?
I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla LE. How many miles can I drive before I need to do a Radiator Flush and replace the coolant? I've heard it can be up to 90,000 to 100,000 miles. Is that true? I've driven 40,000 now. I know that my car needs a Transmission Fluid change too, but that's common for every 15,000 or 30,000 miles. I'm taking it in tomorrow for a Transmission fluid change...Do they %26quot;flush%26quot; out the transmission fluid too and just refill it again with new?How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?I'll address the transmission first. 40,000 miles is a little low for a transmission flush. 75 to 80,000 miles is more like it. The only thing your going to lose by flushing the transmission now is a little money but if you feel like it do it. Make sure the transmission pan is removed and the filter changed at the same time and the transmission refilled with the manufacturers recommended grade of transmission fluid.
Now on to the radiator. Check the color of the coolant. If it's green, it's in good shape. If you see some discoloration in it by all means have the cooling system flushed and refilled with new coolant. I check the coolant overflow tank on my vehicles for discoloration and use it for a guide as when to flush my system. Again the 75 to 80,000 mile range is about where I start to see some discoloration of the coolant.
Hope this helps.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Do it now. No car has ever been hurt by too many flushes, but lots have been ruined by inattention.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?If you have the owners manual, look there in the service recomadations. Most vehicals now have 5year 15000 mile antifreeze. So read up an don't get pushed into anything you don't needHow many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Do it every 30,000. It's easy, takes about 30 minutes, and will add years to the life of your car.
Some places %26quot;flush%26quot; the system, meaning they pump or suck the old fluid out while pumping in new fluid, dropping the pan so that they get all the old gunk out.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Never done it to mine. Kept up with keeping the hoses in good condition and replacing old ones. Got 150 thou on now and is not the only car I have ever had. And antifreeze has improved itself a whole lot since the early days, so too the rubber hoses.
Now on to the radiator. Check the color of the coolant. If it's green, it's in good shape. If you see some discoloration in it by all means have the cooling system flushed and refilled with new coolant. I check the coolant overflow tank on my vehicles for discoloration and use it for a guide as when to flush my system. Again the 75 to 80,000 mile range is about where I start to see some discoloration of the coolant.
Hope this helps.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Do it now. No car has ever been hurt by too many flushes, but lots have been ruined by inattention.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?If you have the owners manual, look there in the service recomadations. Most vehicals now have 5year 15000 mile antifreeze. So read up an don't get pushed into anything you don't needHow many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Do it every 30,000. It's easy, takes about 30 minutes, and will add years to the life of your car.
Some places %26quot;flush%26quot; the system, meaning they pump or suck the old fluid out while pumping in new fluid, dropping the pan so that they get all the old gunk out.How many miles for Radiator Flush? I'm at 40,000 now.?Never done it to mine. Kept up with keeping the hoses in good condition and replacing old ones. Got 150 thou on now and is not the only car I have ever had. And antifreeze has improved itself a whole lot since the early days, so too the rubber hoses.
How many feet of PCV tubing do I need?
I want to replace my rock hard PCV Hoses. I can almost feel it that changing it and the PCV Valve itself (I bought it) along with the Intake Manifold Gasket will help my car.... trust me, if it doesnt I have other suspects, but im working my way up the seriousness ladder.
I may not do it myself. No tools, clamps, knowledge of how... plus I want my radiator flushed, 02 sensor changed, and gonna get other tune-up bits like the spark plugs themselves, oil change, and .... i did a lot of other stuff, too, just syncing it up (Oh yeah, Brake Lines purged, They are icky and my pedal is hard, i know it.)
Just wondering how many feet of PCV hose I need (about) for my 95 Escort, I can almost FEEL the engine having its relief. (New Hoses and belts, at least on those, to look at the pulley to see which one is sticking and squeaking. Nice days work I got for my shops.)
Thanks....How many feet of PCV tubing do I need?No more than 2 feet of 5/32 inch .... 2 feet of 3/16 inch and four feet of 3/8 inch.... that should cover most of your PCV lines.
I may not do it myself. No tools, clamps, knowledge of how... plus I want my radiator flushed, 02 sensor changed, and gonna get other tune-up bits like the spark plugs themselves, oil change, and .... i did a lot of other stuff, too, just syncing it up (Oh yeah, Brake Lines purged, They are icky and my pedal is hard, i know it.)
Just wondering how many feet of PCV hose I need (about) for my 95 Escort, I can almost FEEL the engine having its relief. (New Hoses and belts, at least on those, to look at the pulley to see which one is sticking and squeaking. Nice days work I got for my shops.)
Thanks....How many feet of PCV tubing do I need?No more than 2 feet of 5/32 inch .... 2 feet of 3/16 inch and four feet of 3/8 inch.... that should cover most of your PCV lines.
How to completly flush my cooling system 1996 mazda 626?
i mazda has been over heating the highway and have changed the thermostat and water pump and radiator cap everyone tells me to completely flush the cooling system. well i bought a flush kit from autozone and it tells me to cut a hose and insert the T connector but i do not know what hose from the firewall i should be cutting and inserting it into! there are several hoses that come out from the firewall and they are a bit confusing. if someone can please give me some direction i would be very greatful!How to completly flush my cooling system 1996 mazda 626?If you get one of those kits from an auto parts store and follow the directions it will do a great job. They sell a cleaner that you add to your coolant that will work most of the buildup loose. They do not just clean the heater core. It will clean the entire motor water circuit. But you must follow the instructions. I have one in every vehicle I own and use them every year. There are two heater hoses from the water pump. You may need a repair manual to figure out which one you need. It won't work as well if you put it in the wron hose. Most of them are between 1/2 and 3/4 in dia. Hope this gets you heading in the right direction. Any other questions contact me...... Good luck.How to completly flush my cooling system 1996 mazda 626?cut the heater hose that does not go to the water pump. but that kit is only going to flush the heater core for the most part.
The radiator is plugged (probably) and you need to back flush that with no more than 20 PS!.
stop by a hardware store and get from the hose size down to a picket size, then go nuts.
Flush it back and forth until it runs clear.
I have tried those %26quot;kits%26quot; that they sell and have never had one work.
Unless you have used some stop leak in the car, the radiator is probably gooped up with calcium and that auto parts store crap will not work. you could try some vinegar and an overnight soak, or some true acidic acid, but it gets dicey at best. remember that you radiator is not working so its not like you can get any worse..... right?
The radiator is plugged (probably) and you need to back flush that with no more than 20 PS!.
stop by a hardware store and get from the hose size down to a picket size, then go nuts.
Flush it back and forth until it runs clear.
I have tried those %26quot;kits%26quot; that they sell and have never had one work.
Unless you have used some stop leak in the car, the radiator is probably gooped up with calcium and that auto parts store crap will not work. you could try some vinegar and an overnight soak, or some true acidic acid, but it gets dicey at best. remember that you radiator is not working so its not like you can get any worse..... right?
I have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?
Do I need to take the radiator out?
How do I get the fan off the pump?There is a big nut on it,Do I turn it to get off?Another other details please to make it easier.
ThanksI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?you don't have to remove the radiator on that one,but if you do it gives you a lot more room to work in,and on the nut most parts stores sells the wrench that removes the nut and holds the fan at the same time,ask at any advance or auto zone store and they will either rent you one or sell you one for the job,if you plan on doing this much id buy the tool ,it doesn't cost much more to buy it than to rent it ,and its kind of handy to have around,good luck.I have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?leave the rad in it Yes you have to take the fan off with the nut, its easier to do with a hammer and chisel and leave the belt on until you get the nut broke loose remove the fanshroud and fan at the same time so you dont hit the radiator also take the time to change the bypass hose while the pump is offI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?Since you will want to drian the coolant anyway, thherwise it will leak all over, removing the radaitor will give you better acess to the front of the truck. it will also give you the room to work and not damage the radaitorI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?The Steps involved are quite extensive. I would pick up the repair guide from your locate auto parts store to assist you with the step by step instructions.I have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?jp#5 is correct. Also I would but a new thermostat and gsk on it too.turn off computers safe mode migrating existing portal
How do I get the fan off the pump?There is a big nut on it,Do I turn it to get off?Another other details please to make it easier.
ThanksI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?you don't have to remove the radiator on that one,but if you do it gives you a lot more room to work in,and on the nut most parts stores sells the wrench that removes the nut and holds the fan at the same time,ask at any advance or auto zone store and they will either rent you one or sell you one for the job,if you plan on doing this much id buy the tool ,it doesn't cost much more to buy it than to rent it ,and its kind of handy to have around,good luck.I have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?leave the rad in it Yes you have to take the fan off with the nut, its easier to do with a hammer and chisel and leave the belt on until you get the nut broke loose remove the fanshroud and fan at the same time so you dont hit the radiator also take the time to change the bypass hose while the pump is offI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?Since you will want to drian the coolant anyway, thherwise it will leak all over, removing the radaitor will give you better acess to the front of the truck. it will also give you the room to work and not damage the radaitorI have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?The Steps involved are quite extensive. I would pick up the repair guide from your locate auto parts store to assist you with the step by step instructions.I have to change my water pump on 1998 Dodge Dakota.?jp#5 is correct. Also I would but a new thermostat and gsk on it too.
I need help to change water pump, on 1967 chevy stepvan?
does anyone know how to change out a water pump on a P-20 Chevy stepvan, 6 cylinder, 1967. i dont see any way to get to the water pump, do i have to cut apart the front end to get to it via taking out radiator first, there must be an easier way. please help??? thanksI need help to change water pump, on 1967 chevy stepvan?on the older step vans ..the radiator has to be removed....unless you can do it from the bottom...and most of the time its just not worth it...it shows in my labor book at 4.8 hours
Does any body know how to change a heater core in a 98 ford escort?
i just replaced the radiator friday and now the heater core is leaking but i need a digram on how to fix or replace the partDoes any body know how to change a heater core in a 98 ford escort?well if you dont need the heater i would recomend you find where they go in and out of the firewall and just connect the hoses together and eliminate it,, i have done that before because its a pain to get to, if you have any questions on how to do it contact me,, its pretty easyDoes any body know how to change a heater core in a 98 ford escort?Sorry I dont!!!!!Does any body know how to change a heater core in a 98 ford escort?that's still easier then any other car on the escort , i'am a mechanic ford are easy to fix then gm or any sort of others cars but for engine compartment gm are easier . to fix the heater u need to take off the glove compartment box and that little black plastic peace that is under the passenger leg room beneath the glove comportment and there is also a black plastic piece ounce u take the first one ... and then the heater core is right up thereu just need to diconnect the hose from the firewalls ford ususally have a screw clamps they might be hard to reach then the heater would just snap right on ... i'll recomend u go to murray's auto caue they have good price and better product , also get the alluminum one not the steal it's only 10 dollars extra if ur trying to keep it ,i still own one and they are good on gas unless everything is going bad oin it u might want to seel it ... good luck .
I just found out my car has problems with the radiator and transmission fluid. can u help me?
I went to jiffy lube today to get an oil change. they checked all of my fluids and the guy told me my radiator's about toast. He couldn't get any coolant from the radiator cap OR the overflow tank and in the bottom was brown muck that looked remarkably like mud. as for my transmission fluid, IT WAS BLACK! what can i do and how? (provide details)I just found out my car has problems with the radiator and transmission fluid. can u help me?If you are going to Jiffy Lube I assume you typically don't work on your own vehicle(s). Either way, regarding the engine cooling system obviously as you see it needs to be flushed. I really wouldn't recommend doing this job yourself. Not because it is difficult but because it is messy and best done with a power flush machine to be thorough. So if you agree, given the severity of the condition I would have a mechanic power flush the cooling system and check it for leaks. Power flushing can present leaks that would otherwise be stopped with that mud and scale in your radiator now. Make sure they wash out the overflow bottle also. I have seen customers come back to the shop because debris that was missed discolored the coolant. Letting someone do this service for you keeps you clean and gets you back on the road with a service warranty too. Extended life coolant (colored other than green) can last 100k miles if it isn't contaminated. After this service I would plan to check and possibly change your coolant every 24 to 30k miles. Otherwise you may be looking at accelerated breakdown of system components like water pump bearings, hoses and other plumbing, heater core, etc...Particularly considering the current condition.
Assuming when you say “fluid” the transmission or transaxle is an automatic. Regarding the %26quot;black%26quot; transmission fluid or oil, black particulate is clutch friction material (paper) as opposed to shiny particulate (metals). Both are normal within limits but may, or may not be indicative of a problem. Unless you are feeling slip, experiencing shuddering, or hearing clunking noises from the powertrain or specifically the transmission I would just service the transmission if you haven’t already. A full service mechanic as opposed to a Jiffy Lube technician is more likely to be able to tell you the condition of the transmission based on the debris in the bottom of the pan. It would depend on the experience of the Jiffy Lube technician though. They provide services not a diagnosis or repair solution. The fluid and filter (if serviceable) should be replaced roughly every 12k miles. Check your owner’s manual though.I just found out my car has problems with the radiator and transmission fluid. can u help me?sounds like your mixing the anti-freeze with the transmission fluid.you need to change the radiator and change the transmission fluid and filter.
Assuming when you say “fluid” the transmission or transaxle is an automatic. Regarding the %26quot;black%26quot; transmission fluid or oil, black particulate is clutch friction material (paper) as opposed to shiny particulate (metals). Both are normal within limits but may, or may not be indicative of a problem. Unless you are feeling slip, experiencing shuddering, or hearing clunking noises from the powertrain or specifically the transmission I would just service the transmission if you haven’t already. A full service mechanic as opposed to a Jiffy Lube technician is more likely to be able to tell you the condition of the transmission based on the debris in the bottom of the pan. It would depend on the experience of the Jiffy Lube technician though. They provide services not a diagnosis or repair solution. The fluid and filter (if serviceable) should be replaced roughly every 12k miles. Check your owner’s manual though.I just found out my car has problems with the radiator and transmission fluid. can u help me?sounds like your mixing the anti-freeze with the transmission fluid.you need to change the radiator and change the transmission fluid and filter.
Honda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?
i am willing to buy a honda accord i have seen one and its accidented from front at a low speed so the bumber is broken headlights needs to be adjusted and radiator needs to be change.the car have 180 thuousand kms on it.the condition otherwise is not perfect az well.it takes oil too i know thats coz its my friendz car.its and automatic.. so what do you guyz think how much should i pay for it and how much it can cost me to fix bumper radiator and headlights..and also would be gratefull if somebody can advise how to stop car from taking oil there must be some way ..
thanx a lot for your honest opinions..Honda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?i would get different car ,or used parts will run 200 to 300 dollars plus labor of 150 to 300 ,thats a lot of miles on car as far as oil consumption have to rebuild or replace engine,i have used fully synthetic oil in acar i owned that smoked and it stopped smoking because synthetic will not burn good luck hope this helpsHonda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?a 13 yr old car...pass it by...if it eats oil and has been in an accident, you're asking for more trouble than the car is worth (and it's not worth much...) You can do better.
A car that burns oil like that needs a ring and valve job, or a whole new engine.....you're looking at $2000-$4000 in repairs for a car that costs 'maybe' $2000. Please don't buy it.Honda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?If you buy this car it will be your reason for always having an empty wallet, it will be an eternal money-pit, please don't buy this car, I've been a mechanic for over 40 years, this cars next owner should be the junkyard!!!
George
thanx a lot for your honest opinions..Honda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?i would get different car ,or used parts will run 200 to 300 dollars plus labor of 150 to 300 ,thats a lot of miles on car as far as oil consumption have to rebuild or replace engine,i have used fully synthetic oil in acar i owned that smoked and it stopped smoking because synthetic will not burn good luck hope this helpsHonda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?a 13 yr old car...pass it by...if it eats oil and has been in an accident, you're asking for more trouble than the car is worth (and it's not worth much...) You can do better.
A car that burns oil like that needs a ring and valve job, or a whole new engine.....you're looking at $2000-$4000 in repairs for a car that costs 'maybe' $2000. Please don't buy it.Honda accord 1994 accidented Ex-R?If you buy this car it will be your reason for always having an empty wallet, it will be an eternal money-pit, please don't buy this car, I've been a mechanic for over 40 years, this cars next owner should be the junkyard!!!
George
How to change oil on a 1999 KTM 250sx?
I was taking the cylinder off and forgot too drain the radiator fluid so now I have radiator fluid in the bottom end how do i get that out and how do I change the oil how much new oil is required and what kind/??How to change oil on a 1999 KTM 250sx?There is a drain plug on the bottom of the case. It is gear oil. If you go to the local bike shop they will have a selection of different brands. I have always used silkolene. If I remember correctly it will take about 1 quart or a little over. There is a fill window on the side of the case. This oil should be changed rather often. I used to change mine after 2 to 3 times out riding.vc break up with girlfriend
What would stop a car heater from working?
My car's heater hasn't been working lately and i don't understand how that would happen. I thought that the heater just pulled hot air from under the hood? I'll drive my car around for and hour or two and it still blows cold air. Any one know what could be wrong? P.S. I just had the oil changed and the mechanic said the upper radiator hose needed to be replaced, I would think if the engine wasn't getting all the coolant it needed that it would just make the heater work better, no?What would stop a car heater from working?If your radiator leaks, that could be the problem. I would replace the upper radiator hose the mechanic mentioned %26amp; see if that helps %26amp; check often to make sure your water/coolant level stays full.What would stop a car heater from working?101 reasons...What would stop a car heater from working?heater control valve is stuck closed..
radiator hose has nothing to do with it.What would stop a car heater from working?it could be your heater core your heater works with your hot coolant it runs threw what looks like a little radiator that is under your dash What would stop a car heater from working?The one before me is right! It's the heater core.
radiator hose has nothing to do with it.What would stop a car heater from working?it could be your heater core your heater works with your hot coolant it runs threw what looks like a little radiator that is under your dash What would stop a car heater from working?The one before me is right! It's the heater core.
How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
I race 4 cylinder race cars. I was planning on changing out the plain water in my radiator to put antifreeze in for the winter. My car won't start and I know it is the computer that needs to be replaced. Since I can't start it I filled the radiator full of antifreeze but cannot start it to run it through the motor. I was going to remove the freeze plug. can someone tell me how too. or something i could do instead.How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?it might be easier to take the timing/ serpentine belt off the pulley's and turn the water pump by hand to circulate the fluid, because taking the plugs out and replacing them can be a pain, while the belt only takes like 10 mins to remove.How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?I have a 98 eclipse turbo, and chnging the freeze plug is a pain in the butt. I don't recommend doing that just to drain your engine, I did, but I was rebuilding engine and it was all taken apart. You must drill a hole in plug, screw a screw in it and pull the old one out, and then pound the new one in, but you can't pound it too hard or it will fall into the engine( by the way, that happened), and you have to pound it enough to get it to seal, and not stick out. The only reason I changed it is because it was damaged and leaking from taking old turbo off. Do you have a haynes manual that covers the 4g63 engine? I have one for the 2nd generation 4g63, but not the 1st gen. It tells you how to drain water from the block, but I can't find mine right now or I would tell you. I know there is a way.How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?Put the car in a heated garage until it thaws or use a salamander heater to thaw your engine. Remove the lower radiator hose to drain the water. Replace with a mixture of 50/50 anti-freeze/water.
Quit asking the same question over and over.
How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?you do not need to remove a freeze plug, just remove the petcock at the bottom of the radiator.
Quit asking the same question over and over.
How do you remove a freeze plug on a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse?you do not need to remove a freeze plug, just remove the petcock at the bottom of the radiator.
What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?
My 2003 Impala shifts hard! Also when I come to a stop it starts to choke and die, same thing when I am going uphill (only when I am going slow, like turning a corner to go uphill). The engine code says that it's the EGR Valve, but I've replaced it, and it still is doing the same thing. Also last week I gave my car a major tune up:
Changed spark plugs and wires
Changed air filter
Changed fuel filter
Changed Oil/Filter
Changed Trans Fluid/Filter
Changed PCV Valve
Flushed Radiator
I also added Lucas Transmission Fix, didn't help.
I've heard that you can run Seafoam through the Vacuum line. Would this help? And how do you do it?What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?done everything...how about a wash and wax? have you looked for a vacuum leak? spraying along hoses with wd40 see if idle changes
fuel pump????What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?Take it to the certified mechanic before you change everything else in the car.What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?make sure you have the correct amount of fluid in the transmission then go for a drive with the car at operating temp. if it still shifts hard look for a vacuum line that came off the trans where your shift module is. otherwise take it to a trany shop.
Changed spark plugs and wires
Changed air filter
Changed fuel filter
Changed Oil/Filter
Changed Trans Fluid/Filter
Changed PCV Valve
Flushed Radiator
I also added Lucas Transmission Fix, didn't help.
I've heard that you can run Seafoam through the Vacuum line. Would this help? And how do you do it?What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?done everything...how about a wash and wax? have you looked for a vacuum leak? spraying along hoses with wd40 see if idle changes
fuel pump????What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?Take it to the certified mechanic before you change everything else in the car.What's wrong with my 2003 Impala?make sure you have the correct amount of fluid in the transmission then go for a drive with the car at operating temp. if it still shifts hard look for a vacuum line that came off the trans where your shift module is. otherwise take it to a trany shop.
How do you change a fan clutch on a 2000 Chevy Blazer 4.3L engine? 2wd.?
Just had engine replaced with water pump, timing cover, and I replaced new the radiator, starter and a few other parts new to save some money considering i had done this. They said the fan clutch is going bad causing the car to heat up a bit. I never did one before and need some advice...How do you change a fan clutch on a 2000 Chevy Blazer 4.3L engine? 2wd.?Hi,first of all you need to take off your fan shroud,it will come off in half.two bolts on each side of the shroud %26amp; 3 on top that hold the rad.Then you need some special tools,a big wrench to loosen the fan clutch %26amp; one to hold the water pump pulley.I don't know how inclined you are,but if you take it to a shop,the charge should be no more than one hour.Good luck
I need to find out how to drain the radiator in a 2005 kia optima?
i need to change my anti freeze in my optima and i cant find the switch can someone help me please specific details on where it is a pic if possible????I need to find out how to drain the radiator in a 2005 kia optima?Take your lower rad hose off.database grey hair
What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?
i have just bought a used 1999 honda accord ex a week ago. i dont know how to do a preventive maintainance. like how often do i have to change the oil, brake pads, brake fluid, radiator coolant, engine coolant, etc. please give me idea. my car has 2.3L, 4-cylinder engine. thanks a lotWhat to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?Congrats on the best running cars in the world. You made a great choice buying a Honda.
First did you buy it %26quot;certified pre-owned%26quot; from a dealership or did you buy the car from a private party?
If you bought the car certified pre-owned you should just look into your owners manual that should have came with the car. Look for scheduled maintence in the contents and follow it the best you can. It will tell you how often to change the oil and when to perform routine maintenance. If you are unsure the maintence has been completed just ask the dealership where you bought it.
Now here is the fun stuff. If you bought the car from a private party you should of asked the owner to provide receipts of the maintenance performed. If they can not; you could of asked for a lower price so you can get this maintence performed. Again just consult your owners manual for the scheduled maintenance intervals and follow them the best you can.
I hope this helps! I have owned 2 hondas in my life and have never been let down. I just performed scheduled maintenance and they continued to meet my expectations.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?I like to change the oil every 3 months especially because I drive it alot, The Brake pads I think its every 20,000 miles the brake fluid you should just add more when you need it. The Coolant and radiator fluid look at every once in a while. Since I drive alot I always check it every week to see if i need to add any. Along with the oil replace the Spark Plugs and Spark Plug Wires. and fuel filter.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?start a maintenance book
to keep up with all the
things you need to keep changed like oil brakes tires
radiator flush
transmission fluid
differential
tune=ups - spark plugs - timing
water pump
fuel pump
bearings
lube
timing belt
hoses and clamps and belts
ac charge
heater core
air filter
cabin air filter
wiper blades
door lube
window and door seals
spark plug wires and points
fuel injector cleaner
power steering fluid flush n fill
brake pads
=========== just buy a repair manual that goes with your car =====
all cars require maintenance from time to time
just keep to a schedule and get it done.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?Congratulations on your new set of wheels.
First source of reference is the owners manual, it should have come with the car, else you should be able to get it from the www.honda.com web site.
The manual will show you all the scheduled maintenance checks and things to change.
Depending on the number of miles on your car and how it was used and maintained,, you may want to consider the following.
Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Breather Element Change at a big box store for a very reasonable price. If you get the premier service, they will check all the other fluid levels, tires, lights, wipers etc. They will also rotate the tires (take them off and put them on different locations ie.. front to back etc).
Depending on the miles and maintenance check on your brakes, and timing belt to see if they need to be replaced. Same for your radiator fluid (coolant), and transmission fluid.
Finally the hoses should be checked for strength and rot.
If the tires are in good shape tread wise and are less than 7 years old you should be in ship shape.
Remember autos are like people, no guarantees!
Join a fan club for your car so that you can trade information and opinions on various things about that specific car. Here is just one example for a honda accord forum:
www.hondaaccordforum.com
Have fun stay safe and remember every 5 miles over the limit is reducing your mpg by 3 to 5 percent.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?keeping every thing greased, oil changes are good, but remember, fuel pumps are in the gas tanks now. fuel injectors are used, struts are used in almost every make of car. These and other Items are costly to replace. There is just so much that can be done, befor hi miles will pain fully attack your bank accounts.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?i own a repair shop and i do a lot of preventive maintenance for some of my customers, you have to keep the oil changed real often also keep a close watch on the belts and check the brakes about every 10 thousand miles on it also ,rotate the tires,and mainly when something small goes wrong with it,have it fixed right away people often drive their cars with a lot of small stuff wrong with it,and it turns to bigger things later on down the line,but that's one way to stay ahead of it is fix it when it breaks,and this way when something big does tear up on it at least it don't seem like junk when your fixing it,very often people don't keep up with all the small things on a car and then they wonder why they cant sell it and get their money back out of it,i buy a used vehicle most of the time drive it for 5 years,and have always made money on it after driving it for that long,but their usually nicer when i sell them than when i buy them,good luck with this hope it helps.
First did you buy it %26quot;certified pre-owned%26quot; from a dealership or did you buy the car from a private party?
If you bought the car certified pre-owned you should just look into your owners manual that should have came with the car. Look for scheduled maintence in the contents and follow it the best you can. It will tell you how often to change the oil and when to perform routine maintenance. If you are unsure the maintence has been completed just ask the dealership where you bought it.
Now here is the fun stuff. If you bought the car from a private party you should of asked the owner to provide receipts of the maintenance performed. If they can not; you could of asked for a lower price so you can get this maintence performed. Again just consult your owners manual for the scheduled maintenance intervals and follow them the best you can.
I hope this helps! I have owned 2 hondas in my life and have never been let down. I just performed scheduled maintenance and they continued to meet my expectations.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?I like to change the oil every 3 months especially because I drive it alot, The Brake pads I think its every 20,000 miles the brake fluid you should just add more when you need it. The Coolant and radiator fluid look at every once in a while. Since I drive alot I always check it every week to see if i need to add any. Along with the oil replace the Spark Plugs and Spark Plug Wires. and fuel filter.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?start a maintenance book
to keep up with all the
things you need to keep changed like oil brakes tires
radiator flush
transmission fluid
differential
tune=ups - spark plugs - timing
water pump
fuel pump
bearings
lube
timing belt
hoses and clamps and belts
ac charge
heater core
air filter
cabin air filter
wiper blades
door lube
window and door seals
spark plug wires and points
fuel injector cleaner
power steering fluid flush n fill
brake pads
=========== just buy a repair manual that goes with your car =====
all cars require maintenance from time to time
just keep to a schedule and get it done.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?Congratulations on your new set of wheels.
First source of reference is the owners manual, it should have come with the car, else you should be able to get it from the www.honda.com web site.
The manual will show you all the scheduled maintenance checks and things to change.
Depending on the number of miles on your car and how it was used and maintained,, you may want to consider the following.
Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Breather Element Change at a big box store for a very reasonable price. If you get the premier service, they will check all the other fluid levels, tires, lights, wipers etc. They will also rotate the tires (take them off and put them on different locations ie.. front to back etc).
Depending on the miles and maintenance check on your brakes, and timing belt to see if they need to be replaced. Same for your radiator fluid (coolant), and transmission fluid.
Finally the hoses should be checked for strength and rot.
If the tires are in good shape tread wise and are less than 7 years old you should be in ship shape.
Remember autos are like people, no guarantees!
Join a fan club for your car so that you can trade information and opinions on various things about that specific car. Here is just one example for a honda accord forum:
www.hondaaccordforum.com
Have fun stay safe and remember every 5 miles over the limit is reducing your mpg by 3 to 5 percent.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?keeping every thing greased, oil changes are good, but remember, fuel pumps are in the gas tanks now. fuel injectors are used, struts are used in almost every make of car. These and other Items are costly to replace. There is just so much that can be done, befor hi miles will pain fully attack your bank accounts.What to do to maintain a used car to keep it in top condition and prevent it from costly repair later?i own a repair shop and i do a lot of preventive maintenance for some of my customers, you have to keep the oil changed real often also keep a close watch on the belts and check the brakes about every 10 thousand miles on it also ,rotate the tires,and mainly when something small goes wrong with it,have it fixed right away people often drive their cars with a lot of small stuff wrong with it,and it turns to bigger things later on down the line,but that's one way to stay ahead of it is fix it when it breaks,and this way when something big does tear up on it at least it don't seem like junk when your fixing it,very often people don't keep up with all the small things on a car and then they wonder why they cant sell it and get their money back out of it,i buy a used vehicle most of the time drive it for 5 years,and have always made money on it after driving it for that long,but their usually nicer when i sell them than when i buy them,good luck with this hope it helps.
Sealing leaking radiator?
my radiator is leaking in the bottom form where two panels are joined. the gap seems to be very small as the water is just dripping but makes a big puddle after a while. went to b%26amp;q today, the only thing they offered was liquid that you need to put into water tank for the whole heating system which i can't do because i have communal heating system. the other option they said is to buy new radiator. i have no idea how to change it and the one that is leaking is brand new so i don't want to do it. are there any other options? can i seal it externally?Sealing leaking radiator?Sand it well and then apply a generous amount of JB Weld. Be sure to press it into the crack.Sealing leaking radiator?You didn't specify, but this sounds like an apartment building. If it is, or any other kind of rental, the landlord should take care of fixing it.
No repair will work from the outside. It has to be inside, otherwise, the pressure just pushes it right off.Sealing leaking radiator?call maintenance
No repair will work from the outside. It has to be inside, otherwise, the pressure just pushes it right off.Sealing leaking radiator?call maintenance
How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?
i currently have oil fired central heating running 10 radiators.i am considering changing to natural gas.does anyone know an approx cost for this. i will need the new boiler installed and and all labourHow much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?If you have a gas Supply to your home and have a combi boiler fitted I would estimate between 1500 to 2000 depending on what boiler you have. Retired plumber.How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?Do you have an existing gas supply?
If not,where is the nearest house that has a gas supply?
To many factors to give you a realistic figure.How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?approx. $5,000
Boilers aren't cheap....The boiler alone will cost about $3,000, then you have additional parts and laborHow much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?We have just had a condensing boiler fitted to replace our back boiler which was powered by gas and it cost us 1700.00How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?http://www.handystuff.co.uk/how-much.htmHow much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?UK approx 900 for a combi
If not,where is the nearest house that has a gas supply?
To many factors to give you a realistic figure.How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?approx. $5,000
Boilers aren't cheap....The boiler alone will cost about $3,000, then you have additional parts and laborHow much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?We have just had a condensing boiler fitted to replace our back boiler which was powered by gas and it cost us 1700.00How much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?http://www.handystuff.co.uk/how-much.htmHow much does it cost to convert from oil heating to gas?UK approx 900 for a combi
How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?
i just bought a 95 camaro and i want to really take care of it, it recently overheated and that was because the radiator was full of rusty water which wouldn't let the water flow smoothly, i was also told that maybe the thermostat wasn't working properly, i already flushed the whole radiator and now it runs fine but in case it is the thermostat how would i know when i need to change it??How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?you need to change it anyway, the part is cheap and its easy to do , to answer your question if it runs hot again its the thermostat ps get rid of the water and use coolant but be careful if you have any pets it tastes good to them but is very deadly don't spill any of itHow do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?I would have changed it along with the coolant flush but that's water under the bridge now.
Like many components on a vehicle, a thermostat really doesn't have a specific maintenance schedule - it's replaced when it fails - no or low heat in the winter or overheating in any season.How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Before it overheats again.How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Most people don't replace it as a maintenance item unless they actually fail but they are so cheap that it really isn't a bad idea to do it while your working on getting your cooling system in shape. You will know it has failed if your car either takes much longer than usual to get up to normal operating temperature (thermostat stuck open) or it starts overheating right away when you are doing city driving (thermostat stuck closed).How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?If your thermostat was bad, then it would still be overheating. If it's fine now and running at normal operating temperature, then you don't need to replace it. However, if it's running even slightly warm, I'd replace it now. It's an easy job, inexpensive and won't take you long at all. Heck, you may not even get your hands dirty. ;)How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Unlike every one believes you should change thermostat every two years,on regular coolant cars,and every three to five years on dexcool cars.
Like many components on a vehicle, a thermostat really doesn't have a specific maintenance schedule - it's replaced when it fails - no or low heat in the winter or overheating in any season.How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Before it overheats again.How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Most people don't replace it as a maintenance item unless they actually fail but they are so cheap that it really isn't a bad idea to do it while your working on getting your cooling system in shape. You will know it has failed if your car either takes much longer than usual to get up to normal operating temperature (thermostat stuck open) or it starts overheating right away when you are doing city driving (thermostat stuck closed).How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?If your thermostat was bad, then it would still be overheating. If it's fine now and running at normal operating temperature, then you don't need to replace it. However, if it's running even slightly warm, I'd replace it now. It's an easy job, inexpensive and won't take you long at all. Heck, you may not even get your hands dirty. ;)How do you know when you need to change your car thermostat?Unlike every one believes you should change thermostat every two years,on regular coolant cars,and every three to five years on dexcool cars.
How do i flush the radiator in my car?
the anti freeze in my car is brown, i just took over the car from my grand mother and im sure the anti freeze hasnt been changed in forever. i know how to drain it, but how can i clean the inside? is there a product i can buy to pour in to clean it? or do i just use a hose?How do i flush the radiator in my car?After you have drained the coolant from your radiator go ahead and fill it up with water. You should also put in some radiator cleaning fluid you can purchase at your local parts store. Put the cap back on and run the engine until it gets up to operating Temperature. At this point it has allowed the water and cleaner to circulate through your engine block. Allow the engine to cool down and then drain the water from your radiator. You can repeat this again if you think it needs to have it due to a lot of crud in the water. Some people will tell you the system needs to be reverse flushed but I have found doing it with straight water and radiator cleaner to be very effective. The cleaner is called Nalcool, but there are others on the market and you can get them at your local Napa, O' Riellys, or Auto Zone.
Once you have flushed the radiator out make sure you fill it up with a 50-50% mixture of water and antifreeze. This will protect your engine to the lowest Temperature possible and also keep your system maintained.
As a good measure I always replace the radiator cap when I do a flush like this. Look at the pressure rating on your cap and get a new one when you go to the parts store to get your cleaner.
While your under the hood you can do some minor preventive maintenance too. Check your battery and terminal clamps. If the battery has crud over the top of it then clean it off with a little baking soda mixed with water. Also check your battery terminal clamps. Make sure there isn't any corrosion. If so replace the clamps and clean the battery posts with a terminal cleaner or wire brush.
Go ahead and do an oil change on the engine too. Replace the air and fuel filter/s. Pop the distributor cap and pull one or two of the spark plugs and take a look at them. If they look fouled you might want to go ahead and do a tune up on it at this time too.
Good luck and I hope that helps you!How do i flush the radiator in my car?you pull the drain on the radiator and it should drain out.How do i flush the radiator in my car?there is a product actually called radiator flush. i think it goes in after old antifreeze comes out and before you rinse with hose.How do i flush the radiator in my car?Bottom of the radiator has a plug you turn to open up and drain the radiator.
Have a bucket ready to catch the old. It is against the law (an environmental protection law) to let the old antifreeze leech into the ground.
Open the top fill cap in the radiator.
Once all has drained get a garden hose and put on full blast into the radiator fill.
This will flush out any remaining antifreeze in the engine.
Once the drain fluid looks clear you are done.
Close the drain plug on the radiator and then fill with antifreeze and distilled water to the amount recommended in the owners manual.
Put the old antifreeze into the empty antifreeze bottles and bring to a hazardous liquids disposal place.
Usually a mechanic shop can take this or your town should have a place to dispose of it.
If you try just to let it go into the ground or you throw away in regular garbage and a cop sees this he can fine you.
When refilling make sure you put the correct amount of water to antifreeze.
If you only put water in and you live in a cold climate then when it freezes outside the water would freeze and possibly crack the engine cooling system.
This is why antifreeze is also added. it has a much lower freezing point.
And too much antifreeze and not enough water can cause overheating of the engine block.How do i flush the radiator in my car?There is a product called a Flush Kit from Prestone that you cut the heater hose and install the connections to attach a garden hose to and let it flush out your engine, heater core and radiator all in one complete process.
I've used it before and it works great and you leave it on the car for the next time.How do i flush the radiator in my car?drain the radiator,as bad as your fluid is I would remove the lower radiator hose to do this.Just opening the drain won't let any large chunks of rust and other contaminants out of the system.Refill with water and use a product called Zerex super radiator flush,napa carries it.Most flushes are 10 minutes with Zerex you ad it and drive the car for 3-6 hours pretty much cooking your cooling system clean.Now after you've run the flush(be sure too run your heat on high while running the flush this cleans the heater core behind your dash) I highly recommend replacing your thermostat.Drain the system again and remove the thermostat while it's empty.Put the thermo housing back on with out the thermostat and run clean water to rinse out the chemicals.You can also use the garden hose to fill and drain a couple times just to make sure the water runs totally clean.Replace the thermostat and the hose and refill with the proper antifreeze/water mixture.A cooling system conditioner can be a nice touch and be sure to check all your hose and replace any that need it while you're doing all this work
Have funHow do i flush the radiator in my car?go ahead and drain it and back flush it by taking the bottom hose off and leave the cap off, take a garden hose and flush it from the bottom to let all the dirt come out the top. but if the radiator is that dirty then the rest of the engine is too including the heater core. your better off to flush the whole cooling system.talktowomenplayhardtoget what is the meaning of the name
Once you have flushed the radiator out make sure you fill it up with a 50-50% mixture of water and antifreeze. This will protect your engine to the lowest Temperature possible and also keep your system maintained.
As a good measure I always replace the radiator cap when I do a flush like this. Look at the pressure rating on your cap and get a new one when you go to the parts store to get your cleaner.
While your under the hood you can do some minor preventive maintenance too. Check your battery and terminal clamps. If the battery has crud over the top of it then clean it off with a little baking soda mixed with water. Also check your battery terminal clamps. Make sure there isn't any corrosion. If so replace the clamps and clean the battery posts with a terminal cleaner or wire brush.
Go ahead and do an oil change on the engine too. Replace the air and fuel filter/s. Pop the distributor cap and pull one or two of the spark plugs and take a look at them. If they look fouled you might want to go ahead and do a tune up on it at this time too.
Good luck and I hope that helps you!How do i flush the radiator in my car?you pull the drain on the radiator and it should drain out.How do i flush the radiator in my car?there is a product actually called radiator flush. i think it goes in after old antifreeze comes out and before you rinse with hose.How do i flush the radiator in my car?Bottom of the radiator has a plug you turn to open up and drain the radiator.
Have a bucket ready to catch the old. It is against the law (an environmental protection law) to let the old antifreeze leech into the ground.
Open the top fill cap in the radiator.
Once all has drained get a garden hose and put on full blast into the radiator fill.
This will flush out any remaining antifreeze in the engine.
Once the drain fluid looks clear you are done.
Close the drain plug on the radiator and then fill with antifreeze and distilled water to the amount recommended in the owners manual.
Put the old antifreeze into the empty antifreeze bottles and bring to a hazardous liquids disposal place.
Usually a mechanic shop can take this or your town should have a place to dispose of it.
If you try just to let it go into the ground or you throw away in regular garbage and a cop sees this he can fine you.
When refilling make sure you put the correct amount of water to antifreeze.
If you only put water in and you live in a cold climate then when it freezes outside the water would freeze and possibly crack the engine cooling system.
This is why antifreeze is also added. it has a much lower freezing point.
And too much antifreeze and not enough water can cause overheating of the engine block.How do i flush the radiator in my car?There is a product called a Flush Kit from Prestone that you cut the heater hose and install the connections to attach a garden hose to and let it flush out your engine, heater core and radiator all in one complete process.
I've used it before and it works great and you leave it on the car for the next time.How do i flush the radiator in my car?drain the radiator,as bad as your fluid is I would remove the lower radiator hose to do this.Just opening the drain won't let any large chunks of rust and other contaminants out of the system.Refill with water and use a product called Zerex super radiator flush,napa carries it.Most flushes are 10 minutes with Zerex you ad it and drive the car for 3-6 hours pretty much cooking your cooling system clean.Now after you've run the flush(be sure too run your heat on high while running the flush this cleans the heater core behind your dash) I highly recommend replacing your thermostat.Drain the system again and remove the thermostat while it's empty.Put the thermo housing back on with out the thermostat and run clean water to rinse out the chemicals.You can also use the garden hose to fill and drain a couple times just to make sure the water runs totally clean.Replace the thermostat and the hose and refill with the proper antifreeze/water mixture.A cooling system conditioner can be a nice touch and be sure to check all your hose and replace any that need it while you're doing all this work
Have funHow do i flush the radiator in my car?go ahead and drain it and back flush it by taking the bottom hose off and leave the cap off, take a garden hose and flush it from the bottom to let all the dirt come out the top. but if the radiator is that dirty then the rest of the engine is too including the heater core. your better off to flush the whole cooling system.
How do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?
My tractor starts to run hot after plowing a couple hrs... plenty of water in radiator and oil in tractorI took the thermistat outHow do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?Well, since you don't say what kind of tractor or what year it is:
1. Drain the oil.
2. Take the old oil pump out and put a new one in it's place.
3. Refill the oil.How do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?why get hot maybe your ask how to chage water pump.get a new pump drain radiator unbolt old pump install new fill radiatorHow do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?um its cuz the therm was faulty and you took it out.replacing the oil pump isnt going to help ANY.buy a new thermostat (5-25 bucks) and put it in.and dont use water use coolant.How do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?try blowin the rad. out { blow air thew the rad fins] if it was the oil pump it would have lock'd up
1. Drain the oil.
2. Take the old oil pump out and put a new one in it's place.
3. Refill the oil.How do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?why get hot maybe your ask how to chage water pump.get a new pump drain radiator unbolt old pump install new fill radiatorHow do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?um its cuz the therm was faulty and you took it out.replacing the oil pump isnt going to help ANY.buy a new thermostat (5-25 bucks) and put it in.and dont use water use coolant.How do you change out the oil pump in a tractor?try blowin the rad. out { blow air thew the rad fins] if it was the oil pump it would have lock'd up
Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?
my car keeps overheating. i've changed the thermostat and bled the radiator. there is no air in the pipes but it still keeps overheating. the fan on the radiator is working. does anyone know what the problem could be, and how to sort it out? thanks in advance for any sensible answers.Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Possible head-gasket failure, have you checked for mayonnaise on the oil filler cap ?
In any case you will need a diagnostic test to find out the problem.
Good luck!!Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?take it to a garageProblems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?blown head gasket?Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Sounds like a fractured cylinder head gasket.
You can usually tell if there is water present in the engine oil.
Bad news really.
Head gaskets are bascially a cheap replacement
Unfortunately now certain motor manufacturers key code every replacement part and it will cost more to unlock that part than it will to fit it including labourProblems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Are you losing water? is it really overheating? (or is the gauge faulty) is the water-pump circulating the coolant? (remove rad. cap and, when warm, is the coolant moving across filler neck?) could be that the impeller has sheared off, (very rare)...is the heater very hot?Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Hi
If you have not got air in the system,then your water pump is faulty,run the engine for 20 minutes and see if the water pipes are solid if they are then you have a head gasket problem if they aren't solid then the water pump has failed,you will need to replace the pump and fit a new cam belt as the water pump is driven by the cam belt,never refit old belt.
In any case you will need a diagnostic test to find out the problem.
Good luck!!Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?take it to a garageProblems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?blown head gasket?Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Sounds like a fractured cylinder head gasket.
You can usually tell if there is water present in the engine oil.
Bad news really.
Head gaskets are bascially a cheap replacement
Unfortunately now certain motor manufacturers key code every replacement part and it will cost more to unlock that part than it will to fit it including labourProblems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Are you losing water? is it really overheating? (or is the gauge faulty) is the water-pump circulating the coolant? (remove rad. cap and, when warm, is the coolant moving across filler neck?) could be that the impeller has sheared off, (very rare)...is the heater very hot?Problems with a vauxhall vectra on an S plate?Hi
If you have not got air in the system,then your water pump is faulty,run the engine for 20 minutes and see if the water pipes are solid if they are then you have a head gasket problem if they aren't solid then the water pump has failed,you will need to replace the pump and fit a new cam belt as the water pump is driven by the cam belt,never refit old belt.
How hard is it to replace the radiator on a 2001 chevy malibu?
I've taken auto shop class so i know my way around tools and the car. I've done brake jobs, replaced a clutch master cylinder, changed oil i'm. Any tips would be helpful i dont wanna mess anything up.How hard is it to replace the radiator on a 2001 chevy malibu?Radiator relatively easy, 8 to 10 bolts to get out, and 2 hoses.
New or rebuilt radiator, buy one used and it may be good, but I would bet on the rebuilt one.How hard is it to replace the radiator on a 2001 chevy malibu?that's a easy repair should only take about an hour if u have some car knowledge you will be ok
New or rebuilt radiator, buy one used and it may be good, but I would bet on the rebuilt one.How hard is it to replace the radiator on a 2001 chevy malibu?that's a easy repair should only take about an hour if u have some car knowledge you will be ok
How much are golf break pads and fitting likely to cost? Also a radiator?
Just taken my n reg golf to the garage, he found an oil leak straight away and said it's 6 for oil filter...probably will need my break pads changing as well....there's a water leak too...is this going to be expensive??How much are golf break pads and fitting likely to cost? Also a radiator?brake pads are about 45 bucks and thats for good ceramic pads and the radiator you can buy new for under 200 at kragen
Radiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?
This is suresh from erode, india. I own a honda city 1.5Exi. My problem is that the mouth of the radiator(Where the top hose is connected to the radiator)is broken. I suspect my mechanic had broken it when he changed the hose. But mechanic insists that it was normal at the time of changing.
Anyway i like to know if it can be fixed using any adhesive or is it required to replase thw whole radiator assembly
Kindly helpRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?get a new oneRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?It's best to replace the radiator--as a mechanic would probably tell you. Using an adhesive to fix the problem would not be a good option, as problems in the radiator might occure.Radiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?you need a radiator/they wear outRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?plastic tanks on todays rads are NOT repairable. we do not right now have a product that can stand the heat and pressure for a repair to last. if you try it. it will fail big time and may cost a towing and maybe a motor.iis web server sound device error
Anyway i like to know if it can be fixed using any adhesive or is it required to replase thw whole radiator assembly
Kindly helpRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?get a new oneRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?It's best to replace the radiator--as a mechanic would probably tell you. Using an adhesive to fix the problem would not be a good option, as problems in the radiator might occure.Radiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?you need a radiator/they wear outRadiator mouth is broken, how to fix it?plastic tanks on todays rads are NOT repairable. we do not right now have a product that can stand the heat and pressure for a repair to last. if you try it. it will fail big time and may cost a towing and maybe a motor.
My radiator Radiator is having problems?
I have an 84 Jeep CJ7, and my radiator is always hot no matter how far i drive, and when i open it up, its bubbly? does this mean i need to change the fluid, or do i have some kind of block or other problem with my radiator?My radiator Radiator is having problems?Possible causes,in order........
Bad coolant temp sensor
Bad thermostat
Fan not working,either relay or fan motor (Check by starting it up and putting a/c on full.)
Heater control valve or heater core problem
Bad radiator or capMy radiator Radiator is having problems?Yes, could have an internal blockage. Is it loosing coolant ??My radiator Radiator is having problems?Change the thermastatMy radiator Radiator is having problems?well radiators will always be hot to if your vehicle is running hot it could be thermostat, water pump, clogged line, or its not venting hope something helped :)
Bad coolant temp sensor
Bad thermostat
Fan not working,either relay or fan motor (Check by starting it up and putting a/c on full.)
Heater control valve or heater core problem
Bad radiator or capMy radiator Radiator is having problems?Yes, could have an internal blockage. Is it loosing coolant ??My radiator Radiator is having problems?Change the thermastatMy radiator Radiator is having problems?well radiators will always be hot to if your vehicle is running hot it could be thermostat, water pump, clogged line, or its not venting hope something helped :)
How do I replace the power steering main pressure hose in a 1990 Honda Accord?
What tools will I need to replace the main powersteering pressure hose and what are the steps to replace it? I am not a mechanic but I am familiar with changing oil for my car, replacing radiator fan, replacing thermostat, replacing fuel filter, replacing air filter, etc. With my level of expertise, how much more difficult is it to replace the main pressure hose for the powersteering? Do I have to drain the fluid first? Should I wrap up the alternator to avoid spills into it? etc.How do I replace the power steering main pressure hose in a 1990 Honda Accord?the only special tools you'll need is a 14mm flare nut wrench.
start by draining the fluid. You do this by removing the return hose from the power steering reservoir (the hose that does not go to the power steering pump) and place the end into a suitable container such as an old 2 litre soda bottle.
have someone hold the bottle out of the way from the engine drive belts fo that it is at or below the level of the power steering reservir. Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir.
Then start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel all the way to one side and hold it there for the count of 5. Then slowly turn it fully to the other side and hold it. Do this three or four times and the fluid will have been pumped out of the system. Stop as soon as the fluid flow becomes slight or stops so that you don't damage the pump.
Then you can remove the pressure line from the back of the power steering pump. it has a special banjo fitting but no special tool is required to remove the nut. I think its probably a 10 mm but I'm not sure.
with the hose removed from the pump end, raise the front of the car up. you'll have to get under the car and locate the steering gear. It will be attached to the rear engine bulkhead and have four steel lines going into the control valve. The pressure line has a 14 mm nut. the return line has a 17mm nut. the other two lines are for the power steering cooler. If the cooler lines are the same as the pressure line you'll have to figure out which line is the pressure line by following the hose back from the pump.
use the flare nut wrench so that you don't damage the fitting. Once you break it loose you can usually remove the fitting by hand and then remove the hose. I recommend wearing safety glasses because there may be residual fluid that comes out and you don't want to get that in your eyes.
replace the hose by routing the hose between the pump and the steering gear, then threading in the fitting to the steering rack first then tightening the fitting with the flare nut wrench. then connect the steering hose to the pump end using the special bolt that you removed earlier.
With the hose in place, reconnect the return hose to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with fluid and bleed the air out of the system by starting the engine and following the same procedure you used to remove the fluid from the system at the start. top off the fluid level to the full mark, and check for leaks. If no leaks, then your done.
As long as you have the right tools and some patience you should be able to do this.
hope that answers your questions
start by draining the fluid. You do this by removing the return hose from the power steering reservoir (the hose that does not go to the power steering pump) and place the end into a suitable container such as an old 2 litre soda bottle.
have someone hold the bottle out of the way from the engine drive belts fo that it is at or below the level of the power steering reservir. Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir.
Then start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel all the way to one side and hold it there for the count of 5. Then slowly turn it fully to the other side and hold it. Do this three or four times and the fluid will have been pumped out of the system. Stop as soon as the fluid flow becomes slight or stops so that you don't damage the pump.
Then you can remove the pressure line from the back of the power steering pump. it has a special banjo fitting but no special tool is required to remove the nut. I think its probably a 10 mm but I'm not sure.
with the hose removed from the pump end, raise the front of the car up. you'll have to get under the car and locate the steering gear. It will be attached to the rear engine bulkhead and have four steel lines going into the control valve. The pressure line has a 14 mm nut. the return line has a 17mm nut. the other two lines are for the power steering cooler. If the cooler lines are the same as the pressure line you'll have to figure out which line is the pressure line by following the hose back from the pump.
use the flare nut wrench so that you don't damage the fitting. Once you break it loose you can usually remove the fitting by hand and then remove the hose. I recommend wearing safety glasses because there may be residual fluid that comes out and you don't want to get that in your eyes.
replace the hose by routing the hose between the pump and the steering gear, then threading in the fitting to the steering rack first then tightening the fitting with the flare nut wrench. then connect the steering hose to the pump end using the special bolt that you removed earlier.
With the hose in place, reconnect the return hose to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with fluid and bleed the air out of the system by starting the engine and following the same procedure you used to remove the fluid from the system at the start. top off the fluid level to the full mark, and check for leaks. If no leaks, then your done.
As long as you have the right tools and some patience you should be able to do this.
hope that answers your questions
Dirty coolant in reservoir, but clean in radiator?
This doesn't make sense to me (or I don't fully understand how the cooling system works). The coolant in my engine and radiator looks like new, nice and green. However, the coolant in the reservoir is dark and brown. This is a Jeep Cherokee with a inline six, Automatic Transmission. I have to add coolant to the reservoir every few weeks because it gets low. I was going to change the water pump, but stopped because I noticed the difference in color between the reservoir and the radiator. Anybody have any advice?Dirty coolant in reservoir, but clean in radiator?getting low coolant without leaks could be due to a blown head. have it checked just in case. also, when temperature is cold , stick your finger inside radiator and wipe around inside. you will get thesame dirt yousee in the reservoir.. time to have a system flushing. the dirt you see in the reservoir could be oil contaminants due to a blown head.Dirty coolant in reservoir, but clean in radiator?that is fine you find that alot... the coolant in the radiator is contained not open to air and other contaminants where the coolant in the jug is open to air and containment's not to mention may even react a bit to the plastic bottle itself..
hope this helps
simon
hope this helps
simon
My radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?
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I own a 2003 dodge stratus and i am leaking radiator fluid, any idea what i need to change or fix
thanksMy radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?If you're talking about dripping then you can go to walmart and try out those %26quot;radiator fix leak%26quot; bottles. This is only assuming the leak is in the radiator itself.
If the leak is in a hose or something, the cheapest and best option would be to replace the hose. Should be a piece of cake task.My radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?The leak could be from anywhere in the cooling system, hoses are the first place you should look as they are the most likely culprits, and usually the cheapest and easiest to repair. If the radiator itself is leaking or cracked, replace it. Those cheap rad fixes are all %26quot;cheap%26quot; and no %26quot;fix.%26quot;My radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?get another one, it will
never be the sameMy radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?like where is the leak%26gt; a clamp, or hole in a hose, or is it leaking inside the engine?
I own a 2003 dodge stratus and i am leaking radiator fluid, any idea what i need to change or fix
thanksMy radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?If you're talking about dripping then you can go to walmart and try out those %26quot;radiator fix leak%26quot; bottles. This is only assuming the leak is in the radiator itself.
If the leak is in a hose or something, the cheapest and best option would be to replace the hose. Should be a piece of cake task.My radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?The leak could be from anywhere in the cooling system, hoses are the first place you should look as they are the most likely culprits, and usually the cheapest and easiest to repair. If the radiator itself is leaking or cracked, replace it. Those cheap rad fixes are all %26quot;cheap%26quot; and no %26quot;fix.%26quot;My radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?get another one, it will
never be the sameMy radiator is leaking fluid, any idea how to fix it ?like where is the leak%26gt; a clamp, or hole in a hose, or is it leaking inside the engine?
A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?
i think my old car 1992 buick consumes more than usual coolant. i buy at least 3 gallons a year and refill its level evrey now and then. i don't see any leaks though because they changed the hose last year and did some tests.
but this morning, just by instinct- i checked and it's almost empty! had i unknowingly driven it for an hour or so, it may have led to problems.
any ideas on this?A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?One should only have to add coolant a couple of times a year, in early summer and early winter. Water in the radiator is another story. In the summer check it regularly and add more water as needed.A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?Sounds like you have an internal leak do you notice smoke from the exaust?A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?the head gasket is probably leaking a bit into the cylinders. You wouldn't see any leaks because it is burning it off. You may be able to see it in the exhaust. I would look whiter than normal.A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?You should check your water and oil/s every day! first thing in the morning is best for engine oil, and radiator water, if your oil is grey colour on the inside of the filler cap or on the dip stick then you have a water leak into your engine this can be caused from a few areas one is the head gasket you can have it checked by a workshop they can use a handy device which has a liquid which changes colour as it detects gases in your water system its a cheap way to check.
Back to the daily check it is common for welsh plugs to corrode and leak without you knowing and this can also empty your radiator over night or on a trip (just a pin hole) can be enough to cause a loss of water. good luckA question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?Before you do anything drastic buy a new radiator cap and fill the radiator and run it a few days, keeping a check on it and see if that helps.investment property using cute names for baby girl rats
but this morning, just by instinct- i checked and it's almost empty! had i unknowingly driven it for an hour or so, it may have led to problems.
any ideas on this?A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?One should only have to add coolant a couple of times a year, in early summer and early winter. Water in the radiator is another story. In the summer check it regularly and add more water as needed.A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?Sounds like you have an internal leak do you notice smoke from the exaust?A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?the head gasket is probably leaking a bit into the cylinders. You wouldn't see any leaks because it is burning it off. You may be able to see it in the exhaust. I would look whiter than normal.A question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?You should check your water and oil/s every day! first thing in the morning is best for engine oil, and radiator water, if your oil is grey colour on the inside of the filler cap or on the dip stick then you have a water leak into your engine this can be caused from a few areas one is the head gasket you can have it checked by a workshop they can use a handy device which has a liquid which changes colour as it detects gases in your water system its a cheap way to check.
Back to the daily check it is common for welsh plugs to corrode and leak without you knowing and this can also empty your radiator over night or on a trip (just a pin hole) can be enough to cause a loss of water. good luckA question on radiator coolant? how often do you refill coolant to maintain its level?Before you do anything drastic buy a new radiator cap and fill the radiator and run it a few days, keeping a check on it and see if that helps.
Radiator on a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Has anyone replaced one and how difficult was it to do? ?
Our 2006 Mercury Mountaineer needs a new radiator according to the dealership that changed our oil yesterday. The tank seals have apparantly hardened and leak. Nobody that I have talked to thinks that replacing the seals is the solution because the problem will just occur again and they talked like this is a common occurance. If so shouldn't Ford step up to the plate and help you out - warranty or not? Anyway the dealer quoted a price of $640 for installation of a new radiator. I think it sounds outrageous. I know they are no doubt quoting OEM parts and aftermarket parts may change that quote quite a bit but even so it seems really high. I think they said it would be $200 to $250 for labor alone. How difficult are they to change out? I am no mechanic by any means but am not a dummy either. Can a person do this without special tools? I guess if I could get this done for around $300 I would not bother messing with it so if any mechanics out there seeing this price as a possibility please also let me know. Thanks.Radiator on a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Has anyone replaced one and how difficult was it to do? ?To add to the above poster's comments, on these particular vehicles the radiator is an absolute pain to replace, even to EXPERIENCED Ford dealer techs, let alone someone who doesn't know what they're doing. Doing this job on this particular vehicle also requires use of the Ford specific transmission fluid cooler line coupler tool to disconnect the lines from the radiator, failing which you will destroy your transmission fluid cooler lines, adding further expense to the repair. $200 to $250 sounds VERY reasonable for labour, considering the difficulty level of this job. And yes, this is becoming a common occurence on these 2006 and up Explorer/Mountaineer vehicles. Hope this helps.Radiator on a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Has anyone replaced one and how difficult was it to do? ?Not exactly easy to do... i think you would be better off letting a shop do it. Not required but a hoist makes easier.Radiator on a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Has anyone replaced one and how difficult was it to do? ?If I remember right, you remove the radiator with the a/c condensor in an assembly
How much should it cost to replace the radiator hoses on a 1999 Mercury Mystique?
My mechanic says that all the coolant hoses need to be changed but I don't want to be overcharged. If anyone has had any experience with this I would much appreciate your advice. Thank you!How much should it cost to replace the radiator hoses on a 1999 Mercury Mystique?If you did it yourself probably around 20-30 dollars for parts. A mechanic will probably charge an hour labor and a fee for disposing of the old antifreeze.How much should it cost to replace the radiator hoses on a 1999 Mercury Mystique?First off ,are there any leaks evident? if not he maybe taking you for a ride .Its seldom that all the hoses fail at the same time ,although some will replace em all at the same time as a matter of course.Typical costs will range from $15-20 per upper and lower hoses .Is he talking about replacing the heater hoses as well? add another $20 or so ...these prices do not reflect labor nor other materials like antifreeze that will be needed to be replaced as well.Worst case I wouldnt expect to pay someone else to do the job for more than $150-200 for the job.
How would i and what would i cost to extend my bedroom?
my bedroom is the smallest room in the house and is a small box room - just enough space to fit a bed, a wardrobe and a chair. the kitchen (beneath my room) has been extended before we lived in this house and i wondered if i could extend it out, over the kitchen. the kitchen roof slopes but i think it is possible to make it flat. how much would it cost to knock down the wall, extend it out on top of the kitchen , get a new windows and change the plumbing and radiator position, and any others stuff that is needed that i have forgotten.
any help is very much appreciated but please explain in detail. xxHow would i and what would i cost to extend my bedroom?It's going to be expensive, due to the fact that you are changing the upper roof line. There is no way to know if it's feasible without seeing it. You will need to talk to a contractor in your area to get suggestions, costs, etc. Figure on a minimum of $100/sq. ft., with a top end possibly of $200+/sq. ft. Hope this helps.
any help is very much appreciated but please explain in detail. xxHow would i and what would i cost to extend my bedroom?It's going to be expensive, due to the fact that you are changing the upper roof line. There is no way to know if it's feasible without seeing it. You will need to talk to a contractor in your area to get suggestions, costs, etc. Figure on a minimum of $100/sq. ft., with a top end possibly of $200+/sq. ft. Hope this helps.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
1997 cadillac sts overheating?
okay i got a 1997 cadillac sts and i was driving it and it just started to overheat i change the simples like radiator, thermostat. now all that would be left would be the head gasket or the water pump but i dont know what one, its not leaking coolant so does that mean its the water pump? and if so how hard is it to fix it? and right now its stuck a hour away from where i live so if its the water pump would i be able to drive it back home seeings how its winter time as long as the winds hitting it?1997 cadillac sts overheating?check fan and temp switch for fan and relay for fan fuse and relay in fuse box under hood
How to do this using netbeans? please help me.?
Mamat檚 Automotive performs the following maintenance services:
- Oil change ?RM 8.00
- Radiator flush ?RM18.00
- Transmission flush ?RM30.00
- Inspection ?RM15.00
- Exhaust replacement ?RM100.00
- Tyre rotation ?RM20.00
Create a GUI application that allows the user to select the above services (using check boxes or radio buttons) and then displays the total charges based on the selected services (by clicking a button)How to do this using netbeans? please help me.?Basically before you can create a GUI application from within Netbeans
(version 6.7 or 6.8) you have to download and install the Qt SDK from
Nokia.
http://qt.nokia.com/doc/4.5/index.html
The SDK is coming with the Ming compiler environment,
which you have to configure from within Netbeans.
it is a fairly complex procedure. There also seem some
bugs in the version 4. So probably you could consider
downloading an ealier version from here:
http://qt.nokia.com/doc/
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- Oil change ?RM 8.00
- Radiator flush ?RM18.00
- Transmission flush ?RM30.00
- Inspection ?RM15.00
- Exhaust replacement ?RM100.00
- Tyre rotation ?RM20.00
Create a GUI application that allows the user to select the above services (using check boxes or radio buttons) and then displays the total charges based on the selected services (by clicking a button)How to do this using netbeans? please help me.?Basically before you can create a GUI application from within Netbeans
(version 6.7 or 6.8) you have to download and install the Qt SDK from
Nokia.
http://qt.nokia.com/doc/4.5/index.html
The SDK is coming with the Ming compiler environment,
which you have to configure from within Netbeans.
it is a fairly complex procedure. There also seem some
bugs in the version 4. So probably you could consider
downloading an ealier version from here:
http://qt.nokia.com/doc/
All the best
2004 LTZ400 radiator steaming?
Theres steam coming out of what i believe is the radiator on the bike. I recently changed my engine coolant and soon after it started doing this, the steam has a sweet smell to it which leads me to believe it is the radiator. Anyways if this is the case im guessing i put the wrong kind of coolant in and was wondering how i properly go about flushing the old coolant out and adding the new coolant.2004 LTZ400 radiator steaming?I want to ask something and I need 2 points... sorry!2004 LTZ400 radiator steaming?What it sound like is not that you put the wrong coolant but that you put to much coolant and not enough water. What you should is to go to autozone or any where like that and buy a tester for to check the coolant. The tester should not cost more then $5. If the coolant is fine then can you email me at supersport69@ymail.com so I can get more information and figure out what is wrong with your bike.2004 LTZ400 radiator steaming?dunno sorry
How do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??
I flushed my radiator about three times until water was clear and then refilled with half and half, coolant/distilled water. I did this because it hadn't been done since I bought the truck ('95 Ford Ranger, 107K miles) from a neighbor two years before, plus the fact that the truck's coolant temp gauge needle was going past the middle mark but not all the way into %26quot;H.%26quot; Afterwards, it was a little better, but it still happened once in a while for long trips on the highway. Just changed the air filter w/ a K%26amp;N filter and strangely things seemed to improve, but the needle still moves a little past the middle. I don't know what else to do. So, I'm wondering about the thermostat...How do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??If the engine takes too long to heat up then it probably is a bad thermostat. Watch the temp Gage and see if the temperature is in the proper range when the temperature gets up to the proper operating temp then the thermostat will open up letting the water circulate through the engine.You can tell when this happens as you may be able to hear the thermostat click and followed by a sudden and temporary drop in temperature as the cooler water from the radiator starts going through the engine and the warmer water from the engine goes to the radiator to be cooled by the fan also you may sense a sudden and temporary drop in engine speed when the fan kicks in .How do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??thermostats go out often. they are easy enough to change and cheap. is your fan working? with it warming up your fan could have shorted out a while ago and it's just now affecting you temp gage. if it is okay. just change the thermostat. if that doesn't work pay for the diagnosticHow do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??No idea how your gage is calibrated, but, most of the time a %26quot;stat%26quot; will stick open, not shut. That will cause too low of a temp and no heat from the heater. Too hot (in or real close to)the red and that is more apt to be from some other cause, fan, air flow etc.How do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??When your vehicle starts to over heat,check thermostart and when it starts to operate below normal temperaturesHow do I know when to change the thermostat or know when it isn't working??First off what engine do you have? the thermostat should be changed every 2 years. You should have the cooling system pressure checked for leaks.
Car overheating or is it the gauge?
I had to change the water pump on my car, and now the car's temperature gauge shows it is overheating, but it is weird because:
when the car is first started it will run at normal operating temperature (190) for a while, then after a little while once driving it will rise up to 220 degrees and more unless i put the heat on.
I changed the thermostat twice, radiator cap twice, and the temperature gauge sending unit twice and it still does this. It was totally fine until I had to change the water pump. It is just weird how it is fine when the car is first started, and after a little while the temperature starts to rise after a little while once driving the car.Car overheating or is it the gauge?When this happened to a previous car of mine, I had to replace the Mass Airflow System. Quite spendy. It even started to lock up the fuel system and would say that the gas cap was loose, which it was not.
I suggest seeking professional advice. Might be worth it to go to a place that is certified by your vehicle's manufacturer.
when the car is first started it will run at normal operating temperature (190) for a while, then after a little while once driving it will rise up to 220 degrees and more unless i put the heat on.
I changed the thermostat twice, radiator cap twice, and the temperature gauge sending unit twice and it still does this. It was totally fine until I had to change the water pump. It is just weird how it is fine when the car is first started, and after a little while the temperature starts to rise after a little while once driving the car.Car overheating or is it the gauge?When this happened to a previous car of mine, I had to replace the Mass Airflow System. Quite spendy. It even started to lock up the fuel system and would say that the gas cap was loose, which it was not.
I suggest seeking professional advice. Might be worth it to go to a place that is certified by your vehicle's manufacturer.
How much will insulating the basement walls help keep it warmer?
Right now there is a drop ceiling and the thin paneling on the walls. It gets a bit chilly in the winter and we want to start using it as our family room.
If we rip out the paneling but keep the framing, then insulate and drywall, will we notice a significant change? Our house has radiator heating. I was also thinking about adding a radiator to go in the basement. What do you think?
If we rip out the paneling, we would also like to put in a new ceiling. Should I try to insulate under the new ceiling as well? There is quite a bit of wiring and pipes. If some of the pipes are too low for the ceiling (which the radiator pipes probably will be), we will just pain them white to blend in.
Thanks!How much will insulating the basement walls help keep it warmer?Insulating the walls will help but not as much as insulating the ceiling. When air heats it rises so if you are in the basement the normal flow will be to bring the cooler air down to the basement and the heat to the upstairs. By adding insulation in the ceiling it will help trap the air in the lower part of the house and making it much more comfortable. Good luck
If we rip out the paneling but keep the framing, then insulate and drywall, will we notice a significant change? Our house has radiator heating. I was also thinking about adding a radiator to go in the basement. What do you think?
If we rip out the paneling, we would also like to put in a new ceiling. Should I try to insulate under the new ceiling as well? There is quite a bit of wiring and pipes. If some of the pipes are too low for the ceiling (which the radiator pipes probably will be), we will just pain them white to blend in.
Thanks!How much will insulating the basement walls help keep it warmer?Insulating the walls will help but not as much as insulating the ceiling. When air heats it rises so if you are in the basement the normal flow will be to bring the cooler air down to the basement and the heat to the upstairs. By adding insulation in the ceiling it will help trap the air in the lower part of the house and making it much more comfortable. Good luck
Bubbles in my overflow tank?
ok, my 95 maxima was overheating, i change the thermostat n radiator. for a while it was still overheating. but now it only overheat due to coolant lost in the overflow tank....sometime ago i ask about bubbbles in my ovrflow tank...the radiator was pushing coolant into my overfow tank and there was bubbles in it...everyone say its a headgasket prob. i went and got it pressure check an they cud not find no leak... SO WHAT ELSE COULD MAKE THE BUBBLES AND COOLANT GO TO MY OVERFLOW TANK?? can a faulty water pump do that? right now it runs fine. but its still pushing coolant in the overflow bottle but the bubbles are little less...i know its not the radiator or cap...how can i no for sure what causing these bubbles ??Bubbles in my overflow tank?It is a blown head gasket, there is a kit you can buy to detect carbon monoxide in the coolant.A pressure check might not find the problem.Bubbles in my overflow tank?are you sure it's not the cap? have you replaced it? The cap is what regulates the pressure in your cooling system. If the spring in the cap wears out or breaks, it would allow coolant back into your reservoir. Make sure if you buy a new cap, it has the right lb. rating (psi)indian baby girl name Parameter.Add()
I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?
been trying to see if there is a drain plug anywhere on the radiator and cant find it. there is a jubilee type clip on the hoses but it can not be released using a spanner/screwdriver and its very awkward to get to. is there a easy way?I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?The easiest way is to remove the bottom hose from the radiator end as you have tried to do. Although awkward, if you can just loosen the clip, you might then be able to swivel it round to a better position. Alternately, ask a garage to change it, as it is neither a big nor expensive job.
You can also try this forum : http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ some people here may be able to give advice.
Edit - Contrary to the answer below, the Fiat Ducato 2.8td is one of the best camper base vehicles available. Even the Germans prefer this vehicle over Mercedes campers!I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?First of all, I am sorry that you own a Fix it again Tony.......My wife had a piece of crap Fiat (much older than yours, but mechanically a piece of dried up doo doo) All we did with that car was have it in the shop constantly........it was a joke, and virtually impossible to work on....
I don't know what it is about Fiat, but they do things very strangely and don't make convential parts that you would find on both Japanese and American cars........they do everything completely backwards and very out of date practices..........the one thing you mentioned was there stupid hoses, that you have to use a pair of pliers to pinch the clip so it opens......absolutely dumb and maddening!
Good luck!!
You can also try this forum : http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ some people here may be able to give advice.
Edit - Contrary to the answer below, the Fiat Ducato 2.8td is one of the best camper base vehicles available. Even the Germans prefer this vehicle over Mercedes campers!I have a 2003 fiat ducato 2.8td campervan can anyone tell me how to change the coolant/antifreeze?First of all, I am sorry that you own a Fix it again Tony.......My wife had a piece of crap Fiat (much older than yours, but mechanically a piece of dried up doo doo) All we did with that car was have it in the shop constantly........it was a joke, and virtually impossible to work on....
I don't know what it is about Fiat, but they do things very strangely and don't make convential parts that you would find on both Japanese and American cars........they do everything completely backwards and very out of date practices..........the one thing you mentioned was there stupid hoses, that you have to use a pair of pliers to pinch the clip so it opens......absolutely dumb and maddening!
Good luck!!
How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?
Coolant is leaking at a good pace from the water pump. I need to replace it. Is this a job that I can do myself? What are the steps? Should I replace the lower hose and flush the radiator too?
Or would it be better to just take it to the mechanic? Whats a fair price for that?
thanks i really appreciate itHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?Based on your questions I would say take it to a mechanic. Have the hoses replaced while you're at it. It's up to you about the flush but the coolant will get replaced in the process anyway. About $100. for quality parts add for labor.How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?I would say take it to a shop to have it done.This way everything can be done right.And as with the coolant it needs to be flushed every two years but use prestone anti freeze after the flush.if you go to a parts store and get the parts and anti freeze this way you'll have the parts that is needed for replacement at the shop you take it to.And while your there at the parts store pick up 2 gallons of anti freeze you'll need at least 1 and 1/2 or so gallons of it to refill the system and blend it with water as a top off.But make sure you don't get the 50/50 mix it is half water and half anti freeze.Anti freeze has a higher boiling point to help keep the engine from over heating.You also might want to replace the thremostat also with the same degree of one.Ask the parts store for one and your hoses top and bottom.hgm20002000@yahoo.comHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?If you have a decent tool box you can do it your self . step 1 remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Step 2 Get under the truck and find the drain cock to the radiator. Remove the radiator cap, then put a large pan under the drain cock and open it. Have some floor dry on hand if any spills on the drive way or in the garage floor. You don't want the family pet to even taste it. IT WILL KILL THEM!!! Step 3. remove the hose clamps from the radiator and the motor. when the coolant has drained, remove the upper hose First. then the lower.There may be a little fluid in it.Step 4. get another pan for transmission fluid. Disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator. If the Power steering lines also run to the radiator remove them last. Let the fluid drain from the lines. Step 5. Remove the fan shroud Top First. It is in 2 halves.top and bottom. There are 2 ten millimeter screws that hold the top half of the shroud to the radiator on each side. remove them. Then remove the top half of the shroud. Now for some work Carefully wiggle the bottom half out the bottom of the truck or the top. Then remove the radiator. Step 6. You will need special tools for this step ... A hammer and chisel. You need to tap the fan nut with the chisel , counter clockwise to remove the fan and fan clutch. It will take a little time and patience. Once you get the fan off, you are ready for Step 6. The bolts that hold on the water pump are either 10 or 12 mm. There may also be a %26quot;heater hose connected to the water pump. remove it. Then remove the water pump. Now TIPS ... Get a New Lifetime Warranty Water Punp.... Get New Radiator Hoses and Clamps. Get a New %26quot;No Fail%26quot; Thermostat. Have the radiator vatted and cleaned and pressure tested. Get a New Radiator Cap. Clean the radiator over flow bottle. Use a couple of empty milk jugs to pour the old antifreeze in. Take it to a salvage yard for disposal.. Everything goes back together in reverse order. I recommend %26quot;Ultra-blue%26quot; gasket sealer. Once you have everything back together, Before you fill the antifreeze, add a can of Prestone Water Pump Lube and Sealer. Then ad the antifreeze 50/50 mix. I prefer Prestone.. Good luck Merry Christmas. Any questions E-Mail me
Or would it be better to just take it to the mechanic? Whats a fair price for that?
thanks i really appreciate itHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?Based on your questions I would say take it to a mechanic. Have the hoses replaced while you're at it. It's up to you about the flush but the coolant will get replaced in the process anyway. About $100. for quality parts add for labor.How do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?I would say take it to a shop to have it done.This way everything can be done right.And as with the coolant it needs to be flushed every two years but use prestone anti freeze after the flush.if you go to a parts store and get the parts and anti freeze this way you'll have the parts that is needed for replacement at the shop you take it to.And while your there at the parts store pick up 2 gallons of anti freeze you'll need at least 1 and 1/2 or so gallons of it to refill the system and blend it with water as a top off.But make sure you don't get the 50/50 mix it is half water and half anti freeze.Anti freeze has a higher boiling point to help keep the engine from over heating.You also might want to replace the thremostat also with the same degree of one.Ask the parts store for one and your hoses top and bottom.hgm20002000@yahoo.comHow do you change a water pump in 1995 silverado 5.7 350?If you have a decent tool box you can do it your self . step 1 remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Step 2 Get under the truck and find the drain cock to the radiator. Remove the radiator cap, then put a large pan under the drain cock and open it. Have some floor dry on hand if any spills on the drive way or in the garage floor. You don't want the family pet to even taste it. IT WILL KILL THEM!!! Step 3. remove the hose clamps from the radiator and the motor. when the coolant has drained, remove the upper hose First. then the lower.There may be a little fluid in it.Step 4. get another pan for transmission fluid. Disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator. If the Power steering lines also run to the radiator remove them last. Let the fluid drain from the lines. Step 5. Remove the fan shroud Top First. It is in 2 halves.top and bottom. There are 2 ten millimeter screws that hold the top half of the shroud to the radiator on each side. remove them. Then remove the top half of the shroud. Now for some work Carefully wiggle the bottom half out the bottom of the truck or the top. Then remove the radiator. Step 6. You will need special tools for this step ... A hammer and chisel. You need to tap the fan nut with the chisel , counter clockwise to remove the fan and fan clutch. It will take a little time and patience. Once you get the fan off, you are ready for Step 6. The bolts that hold on the water pump are either 10 or 12 mm. There may also be a %26quot;heater hose connected to the water pump. remove it. Then remove the water pump. Now TIPS ... Get a New Lifetime Warranty Water Punp.... Get New Radiator Hoses and Clamps. Get a New %26quot;No Fail%26quot; Thermostat. Have the radiator vatted and cleaned and pressure tested. Get a New Radiator Cap. Clean the radiator over flow bottle. Use a couple of empty milk jugs to pour the old antifreeze in. Take it to a salvage yard for disposal.. Everything goes back together in reverse order. I recommend %26quot;Ultra-blue%26quot; gasket sealer. Once you have everything back together, Before you fill the antifreeze, add a can of Prestone Water Pump Lube and Sealer. Then ad the antifreeze 50/50 mix. I prefer Prestone.. Good luck Merry Christmas. Any questions E-Mail me
How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?
It has a pressurized reservoir, it does not have a cap on the radiator? any help would be appreciated
ThanksHow to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?The system is filled via the reservoir. There is a small 12mm bleed bolt in the top of the thermostat housing (which is right behind the oil fill tube) that must be removed before you start filling the reservoir. Once your coolant starts coming out of this hole, reinstall the bolt. Then continue filling the reservoir to the full mark. Leave the cap off, start the engine, and fill back up to mark. Put cap on and drive it until it gets to operating temperature, then recheck level and fill to mark.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?open the valve kok on the bottom corner of the radiator, it screws in to drain and out to close.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?If there is not a petcock on the bottom of the radiator you will have to pull the lower radiator hose off. You have to be careful removing the hose and not force anything. When refilling the cooling system you have to bleed any air from the system. This can be tricky and should be performed by a mechanic that knows what he's doing or considerable engine damage can occur from overheating.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?Go to dieselplace.com and surch the forum for ANYTHING U want to know about your truck. I did it according to instructions on the fourm and It worked out O.K.
ThanksHow to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?The system is filled via the reservoir. There is a small 12mm bleed bolt in the top of the thermostat housing (which is right behind the oil fill tube) that must be removed before you start filling the reservoir. Once your coolant starts coming out of this hole, reinstall the bolt. Then continue filling the reservoir to the full mark. Leave the cap off, start the engine, and fill back up to mark. Put cap on and drive it until it gets to operating temperature, then recheck level and fill to mark.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?open the valve kok on the bottom corner of the radiator, it screws in to drain and out to close.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?If there is not a petcock on the bottom of the radiator you will have to pull the lower radiator hose off. You have to be careful removing the hose and not force anything. When refilling the cooling system you have to bleed any air from the system. This can be tricky and should be performed by a mechanic that knows what he's doing or considerable engine damage can occur from overheating.How to change engine coolant in 2004 chevy silverado 3500 (6.6L turbocharged duramax diesel)?Go to dieselplace.com and surch the forum for ANYTHING U want to know about your truck. I did it according to instructions on the fourm and It worked out O.K.
Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?
And place more water in the radiator, if the radiator happens to not contain enough water for proper use (function)?Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I have been doing my own vehicle maintence since I started driving when I was 16. My ex husband is 26 and can't even tell you where to put the oil in the car.
Yes I can change a tire and I have since I was 16. Not all women are car illiterate. And no I did not take like shop class in school or anything. Just learned it by watching my brothers etc.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?um, yes. and no, im not worried about breaking a nail or getting dirty.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I'm sure many women do know this. By the way, you'd be surprised to learn how many MEN do not know.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to all of the above. I have changed all my flat tires in my life. I have added my own radiator fluid, ect.... now i do chose to have my oil done by a business out of convience but I take it every 3,000 miles. :) I also check my air pressure frequently
My father made me rotate all my tires before I could drive the car I bought...lol
My husband and I did the same thing to my daughter...so now she doesnt have to depend on a stranger.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?OMFG no way i might brake a nail %26quot;get real%26quot;
Im only 13 and even i can change the water and oil although i dont know how to change a tyreOut of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?My wife knows how to change a tire, but being able to get the lug nuts off with those wimpy tire irons they supply now is a different story.
I agree with that other guy though about a lot guys not knowing how to do any of that stuff either. Most people are probably driving around with flat spares anyways.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to the changing a tire and doing an oil change. No to adding water to the radiator because every woman knows you don't just put straight water in the radiator.
Yes I can change a tire and I have since I was 16. Not all women are car illiterate. And no I did not take like shop class in school or anything. Just learned it by watching my brothers etc.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?um, yes. and no, im not worried about breaking a nail or getting dirty.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?I'm sure many women do know this. By the way, you'd be surprised to learn how many MEN do not know.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to all of the above. I have changed all my flat tires in my life. I have added my own radiator fluid, ect.... now i do chose to have my oil done by a business out of convience but I take it every 3,000 miles. :) I also check my air pressure frequently
My father made me rotate all my tires before I could drive the car I bought...lol
My husband and I did the same thing to my daughter...so now she doesnt have to depend on a stranger.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?OMFG no way i might brake a nail %26quot;get real%26quot;
Im only 13 and even i can change the water and oil although i dont know how to change a tyreOut of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?My wife knows how to change a tire, but being able to get the lug nuts off with those wimpy tire irons they supply now is a different story.
I agree with that other guy though about a lot guys not knowing how to do any of that stuff either. Most people are probably driving around with flat spares anyways.Out of curiosity, do any women know how to change a flat tyre on a vehicle or change engine oil? (No offense)?Yes to the changing a tire and doing an oil change. No to adding water to the radiator because every woman knows you don't just put straight water in the radiator.
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