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Cooling System Repair
Latest Cooling System Repair Questions
- nissan pulsar 1993, the fan/cooling system is playing up. the car is overheating to the point where the water in the overflow is boiling, if i turn off the engine and start it up again then the fan starts. any ideas?
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Asked by enjoyhatty on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 23:44 - 1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V-6 Auto. what will cause truck to idle extremely high for a long time at start up? Also, sometimes truck smells like something is burning and smells like it is over heating. Have flushed cooling system.Temp reads normal.
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Asked by kwm1962 on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 13:23 - how do u bleed the cooling system on a 1997 olds aurora 4.0
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Asked by fastkaye4u on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 13:33 - 1991 saab 900 turbo/cooling system thermostat
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Asked by mt1eye on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:39 - (86 Towncar): after flushing the radiator ( twice in 8 mo) there is still "Gunk" in the coolant. Q: would it hurt the cooling system to poor in some "Lime-A-Way" and run a few days and then flush that out of the system?
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Online Auto Repair Manuals - Cooling System Repair
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What does a cooling system do?
A vehicle?s cooling system components consist of a radiator, water pump, heater core and hoses. The system keeps the engine from overheating by transferring this heat to the air. It also allows the engine to heat up as quickly as possible, and helps to keep the engine at a constant temperature.
How do I know if the cooling system is working properly?
If the engine temperature is too low, fuel economy will suffer, and if the temperature is too hot for too long, the engine will be damaged. Fortunately, most vehicles have temperature gages and warning lights. If the coolant is not properly maintained, the engine can overheat and damage the engine. A visual inspection of the system components may indicate whether a belt or hose is damaged. Other potential problems include a bad thermostat, engine fan, or internal or external leaks in the system.
What are my options?
The vehicle can either be taken to a local dealer or repair shop, or the owner can repair it. There are numerous automotive websites that explain how to repair or replace system components. Other sites advertise repair services, sell parts, and/or offer repair manuals or how-to books.
