Why is my car still running hot after adding coolant?
If you coolant isn’t circulating through your engine correctly it will begin to overheat. Even if you don’t have a leak over time coolant can evaporate or get clogged with particles causing it to circulate incorrectly. The hoses that circulate your coolant can become eroded, clogged, or detached over time.
Do I need to drain coolant before adding more?
It’s a closed system, you should never have to add coolant unless there is a leak. Look at the coolant overflow reservoir and if its betweem the full and add marks, you don’t have to do anything. If you have to add to it more than once, then you ‘d best get the leak checked.
Why does the coolant race through the radiator?
When you allow coolant to race through your radiator it will not have the necessary time in the radiator to release the proper amount of heat. It is important that you slow down the coolant to a specific flow rate to allow for the proper dissipating of heat.
Where does the new Chevy 350 radiator come from?
But these “new” radiators come from Mexico or China; many have the tubes plugged with huge globs of solder which certainly would reduce flow and make the radiator behave like an old one plugged with corrosion, which is what your getting. The shroud is there for idle and low speed cooling when the fan isn’t being turned very fast.
How to test a new radiator before installation?
To test a new thermostat before installation or an old one that is suspect put it on top of your stove in a pot of water. Turn on the heat and note the temp of the water with a candy thermometer when the thermostat pops open. stat starts to open at stamped temperature and be fully open in another 10°F.
What to do if your Radiator is low on coolant?
A low coolant level is one of the easiest cooling system problems to find. You only have to visually check your reservoir coolant level or radiator, to see if your cooling system is low on coolant. You then just need to top it off to the proper level.