How often do newer cars need a tune up?
Typically, if you have an older vehicle with a non-electronic ignition, you should get a tune up about every 10,000-12,000 miles, or every year. Newer cars with an electronic ignition and fuel injection can go from 25,000 to 100,000 miles before needing a major tune up.
Why does my radiator keep going bad?
The leading and most common cause is corrosion in the radiator. Radiators, hoses, and hose connections collect sediment and rust that over time can punch holes in the radiator. In a few instances, weak coolant can be the cause of overheating.
Why do I have to keep replacing my radiator?
Plastic expands and contracts as the radiator heats up and cools down. Over time this will eventually lead to cracking of the plastic tanks and the radiator will need to be replaced. A well-maintained cooling system kept free of debris and corrosion will contribute to a longer radiator lifespan.
Why is my radiator smoking but not overheating?
The most common answer to, “Why is my car smoking but not overheating?” is that there’s a type of fluid that’s landed on the engine. This can be motor oil, fuel, transmission fluid, coolant, or even condensation. It can cause your engine to smoke because it’s burning off that fluid from the engine.
Should I replace radiator with waterpump?
As for any car which has an externally driven water pump, change it when it goes bad. If the antifreeze is changed out when it’s supposed to be, you may never need to change it. Same goes with the radiator.
How do I know if I need to replace my radiator?
Signs you need a new radiator
- Your temperature gauge is running hot. If the needle on your temperature gauge is constantly running at the hotter end then there could be an issue.
- Your car is overheating.
- Leaking or low coolant.
- Radiator discolouration or sludge.
- Car heating issues.
Can a radiator be run through a transmission cooler?
I remember seeing somewhere on the internet where someone with a truck with a manual transmission ran some water lines through the non-used transmission cooler portion of the radiator so he could have hot water for his wilderness shower. It is a radiator inside of a radiator. The one doesn’t leak into the other. No need to cap them or anything.
How does Trans fluid flow through a truck radiator?
If your truck had a slugomatic you would hook up the cooler lines there & trans fluid would flow thru the cooler. Just disregard the threaded openings & install the radiator as is. Hmm…but if I leave these open holes in the bottom of the radiator, won’t the fluid just run out?
Is the replacement radiator the same as the old one?
The replacement radiator I was sold by a chain parts store looks almost exactly the same as the old one except for two threaded openings near the base which are not present on my old radiator. I think, after much web browsing, these are for oil or transmission cooling lines?
What happens when you replace the radiator on a 2000 Blazer?
Congratulations, just one thing, after I replaced the radiator on my 2000 Blazer the level dropped for a couple of days afterward as the air worked its way out of the cooling system. Just keep an eye on the radiator and overflow tank for the first week or so. Ed B.