How do you change a radiator in a Jeep Wrangler?
Slide the hose clamp over the fitting and tighten with a Phillips head screwdriver. Fill the engine with a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water. Run the engine and visually inspect for leaks. Changing your engine coolant regularly can minimize corrosion in the radiator. The scent of antifreeze is highly attractive to animals. It is also highly toxic.
Why is my radiator leaking in my Jeep Wrangler?
Because these tubes are thin, they are prone to corrosion. If your radiator begins to leak, you must remove it from the vehicle and take it to a radiator specialist to be pressure tested.
How do you remove coolant from a radiator?
Locate the petcock valve on the lower right corner of the radiator and place a waste oil collection pan underneath it. Open the petcock valve by turning it counterclockwise, using needle nose pliers. Wait until all the coolant has drained out then close the petcock valve by turning it clockwise.
How do you remove a hose from a radiator?
Loosen the hose clamp that connects the upper radiator hose to the radiator using a Phillips head screwdriver. Then pull the upper radiator hose off the radiator. Loosen the hose clamp that connects the lower radiator hose to the radiator using a Phillips head screwdriver. Then pull the hose off the radiator.
What should I do about my Jeep Wrangler radiator?
Maintain your cooling system with quality replacement parts from AutoZone. If your Jeep Wrangler radiator is full of rust and corrosion, your engine is in danger of being damaged by excessive heat.
What kind of nuts are on a Jeep Wrangler radiator?
It did have nuts welded on for the fan shroud bolts; I went to Lowe’s & bought four M6-1.00 x 25 Hex Bolts to secure the shroud. Before installation or pouring in coolant, ensure the drain plug is fully tightened as mine wasn’t.
When to replace the radiator in your car?
Replacement intervals vary greatly by vehicle and driving conditions. We typically see the radiator replaced at approximately 80,000 miles. While the radiator does not wear the same as a belt or brake pad, the repeated heating and cooling cycles the radiator experiences will eventually cause the degradation of its plastic end-tanks and seals.
How does the radiator work in a car?
When a vehicle is traveling fast, rushing air flows through the radiator and cools the engine. When a vehicle is in stop-and-go traffic or stuck at a traffic light, the engine’s cooling fan pushes air through the radiator.