How can I tell if my radiator is leaking coolant?
Whether or not the car got all foggy when the heater core broke, an unmistakable sign of a leaking heater is a fruity, sickly-sweet smell inside the car. This is the smell of your radiator fluid and definitely a sign that coolant is leaking into your car.
Where does the coolant come from in a heater?
Your heater core circulates coolant through the little tubes; the coolant comes in through one heater hose and out the other, radiating heat into your cabin so you don’t freeze on those cold winter mornings.
Is there a problem with the PT Cruiser radiator?
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Can a bad blower motor indicate a bad heater core?
It may indicate that your blower motor or another component of your heater has gone bad (cheer up, it may be a component that’s less tedious to fix than the heater core). Though, if you’re seeing one of the other signs in addition to a lack of heat that’s a pretty good indicator that the heater core itself has a problem.
What should I do when I replace my radiator?
With all the hoses and bolts attached, fill the new radiator with coolant. Check oil and transmission fluid levels in case any was lost during the installation. This is an excellent time to flush your coolant system and replace the old coolant with new coolant.
Why is my car radiator not working properly?
If the radiator cap has not been screwed on correctly then coolant could be leaking. The cap also helps maintain the correct water pressure, and if it’s not sitting correctly, the pressure is compromised. 5. Thermostat The thermostat is a valve, and is a key component of the radiator.
What do you need to know about the radiator?
1. Low coolant level. Coolant, a mixture of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and water is a fluid pumped around the engine and kept cool with the help of the radiator. The purpose of this antifreeze is to keep the water in the radiator from freezing in cold temperatures and, more relevant to the UAE, boiling over in the warmer climates.
What do you do when the radiator cap is removed?
Once the cap is removed, you can either open the petcock valve or remove the bottom radiator hose to drain the coolant. Drain the coolant into a plastic reservoir. With the coolant drained, you can start removing hoses, clamps and the radiator bolts keeping the radiator in place.