So, Like any other mechanical […]. Most of the images displayed are of unknown origin. We do not intend to infringe any legitimate intellectual right, artistic rights or copyright. So, radiator caps are designed to ensure that the, prescribed pressure on the cooling system is, maintained at all times. Car Fluids. October 27, Car Fluids , Cooling Heating. Cooling Heating. November 2, Cooling Heating. July 7, Cooling Heating. You can find this information in a repair manual, factory service manual, or online.
Visually inspect that cap to make sure the spring moves freely and there is no debris or corrosion under the cap. If you have a radiator pressure tester, then you can inspect the cooling system on your own. This may help you find leaks or determine if the radiator cap has gone bad.
You may also be able to rent this tester from your local auto parts store. To begin, pop open the hood and find the radiator. Now remove the radiator cap by pushing it down first and then twisting it counter-clockwise.
Keep screwing until you cannot screw it anymore. You can also look it up on the internet as well. The pressure tester should now be sealed against the radiator.
If it is not, you may not be using the correct adapter for your specific radiator. Using the pump handle, start pumping the tester until you reach the pressure indicated on your radiator cap. See if the gauge can store the pressure. See if you notice any external coolant leaks while the system is pressurized, as they will be easier to find this way. Any leaking components will need to be replaced. It may be a good idea to have a pan or bucket handy to catch any that overflows. Top up any coolant that was lost , and clean up any coolant that has spilled onto the ground.
Radiator dries up every few kilometers. Radiator cap suspected. What is the right radiator cap? Any auto parts store or dealership will be able to tell you which cap you need.
My Buick Le Sabre consistently loses coolant. Car runs at degrees. On Vent, you can get slight amount of warmth on passenger side. Driver side cold. Need to figure out where the leak is coming from. Most common areas would be the radiator cap, a radiator hose, the radiator itself, or the thermostat.
Worst case is a leaky head gasket. My radiator blew. Replace it with a new one plus new thermostat. Started 2. Please advise. Probably a blown head gasket. If you are getting P codes for misfire thats likely why. Combustion gases are being forced through a head gasket leak into your cooling system which is why it over-pressurizes the system and the valve lets go at 16 PSI to save your hoses. Hi, my 94 honda accord just blew the cap off going down the interstate.
So what caused this? Do I have a bad radiator cap or is my radiator going bad? Need to know if I put water in it can I still drive it home? Hi Kevin I opened my radiated on the weekend so I filled back up coolant vx commodore. I have a chevy cavalier. I replaced the thermostat my car started to run hot finally got all air from line and it idles and drives When I turn the key off antifreeze goes out the recovery tank over flow hose.
Can any one please tell me why?? Happy New Year. Appreciate your work in helping us with a good article and post. Radiator began leaking last summer. Had it replaced. Come winter, I found little heat coming into the cabin. Have refilled the radiator with air removal via the air bleed valve, have replaced the thermostat and the radiator cap but the unusual problem remains that engine temp takes a long time to get to the mid normal , then at highway speeds the temp actually begins to drop towards the quarter mark.
Will get some heat into the cabin after like 30 mins of driving. In street driving the radiator fan cycles on and off as normal. Now, after a few weeks the CEL has come on with a code of P Thoughts, please? Thanks in advance. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Partially drain cooling system below level of ECT Sensor. Support engine from below with a jack stand and piece of wood Remove upper torque strut.
One 18mm and two 15mm and wiggle the mount out Disconnect ECT sensor electrical connector. Remove ECT sensor. To install: Install ECT sensor. Torque sensor to inch lbs. Reconnect ECT sensor electrical connector. Install upper torque strut. Fill cooling system. Connect negative battery cable.
Then, while looking for the intake air temp sensor I discovered that the long black thick goose-neck hose that goes from the top of the air filter box to the turbo air intake was totally rotten at the bottom neck and was almost separated at that point. Heat around the engine seems to be enough to disintegrate the material of these hoses. Need advice.
I was driving my honda accord down road and saw steam. It was a upper radiator hose with a tear in it. The heater went out. Now I see steam coming up. What would cause the hose to tear like this? I replaced the radiator, the cap and hose about 2 years old. Please I have a Toyota Matrix I have being experiencing overheating lately.
The mechanic said it was a blown gasket, he changed it and washed the radiator tank. Overpressurization can also cause cracks in the line. When inspecting the cooling system, check that no hoses are hard or feel spongy. Leaking works the same way, of course. If you see that your coolant level is dropping, you know you may have a problem. Make sure never to let your coolant run below the recommended level.
This is usually indicated by a low mark on the coolant reservoir. In a pinch, you can use distilled water to top off the coolant level until you are able to refill it with actual coolant. Note: using water that contains minerals may corrode the cooling system. When there is a problem with the radiator cap, the coolant may go to the reservoir without the normal trigger of excess pressure. This can cause the coolant overflow tank to, well, overflow or release prematurely.
If you suspect your radiator cap is leaking, you can first remove it and inspect it. Of course, never do this when the vehicle is still hot to avoid getting a bad burn!
In the same way, avoid opening the hood of the engine if steam is coming out as that can also cause a scalding injury. The radiator cap may have build-up of debris causing the malfunction. You can also get a radiator pressure tester to check for pressure leaks in the system. Always replace the radiator cap with one of the same pressure rating. If you replace the cap with one that takes a higher pressure before the valve opens, the vehicle can over-pressurize which causes other issues such as overheating or hose rupture.
Since the symptoms of a bad radiator cap mirror those of other cooling system problems, there could possibly be two weak points at the same time. Then once you replace the radiator cap, the other weak point is likely to break. Best places to order parts? Radiator caps are relatively inexpensive to replace. You can easily do it yourself so there are no labor costs. CO-test on radiator neck will detect the presence of CO gasses in the coolant while the car is running. And they can only get in the coolant by a blown head-gasket.
Mayonaise-like or coffee with cream-like substance under your oil filler cap or on your oil-dipstick would likely be a leak of coolant in your oil. So yes, you can identify a blown head gasket without tearing the engine apart.
You may also want to perform a leak down test. This will tell you for sure if there is any air from the combustion chamber that is making its way into the cooling system. Coolant smoke is white and sweet smelling. I have a ford explorer.
It keeps run hot. I can drive it for 20 minutes before it starts getting hot. Open the hood and steam is coming from the radiator and resaivor. Can anyone help me? Make sure your cooling fans are plugged in and operational. Next, check your thermostat. If your thermostat is stuck closed, your vehicle will overheat very quickly because it is not able to get hot coolant out of the engine and pull the cooler stuff from the radiator.
You can easily test your thermostat by pulling it out and throwing it in a pan of boiling water. There are a lot of things that could go wrong with the cooling system and they can be difficult to pin point. However, follow these steps to find the actual cause of your cooling system malfunction;. Make sure you use an original new Jeep radiator cap. They are cheap and could simply be the root of your problem.
Using general or aftermarket caps could result in a lot of problems, one being the coolant easily boiling and creating vapors that seriously reduce the effectiveness of your cooling system.
Make sure you have no leaks. One or two hose s sit on top and run straight from the engine to the top of the radiator. Another hose or two hoses are at the bottom of the front engine bay run from the middle or bottom to the radiator. Check if you can see any cracks or perhaps small leaks. If so, you might simply lose coolant or introduce unwanted air in the cooling system.
If so, replace the hoses or have someone replace them for you.
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