What causes a radiator to become corrosive when new coolant is added?
To prevent this kind of corrosion it’s important to flush the cooling system properly before fitting a new radiator to avoid mixing of coolants, contamination or residual build-up. Stress corrosion is caused by the simultaneous presence of tensile stress and a corrosive medium.
What should I do if my coolant level is wrong?
When the coolant level appears to be correct, install the radiator cap and start the engine. As the engine runs make sure the coolant system is cycling correctly. The radiator should get warm on both input and output sides. If a fan is equipped the fan should eventually cut on.
Where can I get a radiator test in Australia?
Natrad is the largest national network of cooling system specialists, which means there are teams all across Australia who can address your needs. Whether you need a cooling system test or flush, a new radiator or re-core, the experienced technicians at Natrad are there to help.
How can I tell if my radiator is corrosion?
Natrad’s experienced network of cooling specialist technicians can diagnose problems with your radiator and cooling system. If something’s not quite right, Nip into Natrad where the friendly team can perform a cooling system check. How do you know if it’s corrosion? We’ll start with the basics.
What happens when coolant is never in the radiator?
This will only add insult to injury! When coolant never has a chance to give up heat via the radiator, it gets hotter and hotter, especially if you’re stuck in traffic. And even on the open road, coolant never has a chance to park in the radiator long enough to give up heat energy to the atmosphere. Never operate your engine without a thermostat!
How much coolant loss is normal Car Talk?
My heat is a bit weak at idle (below 2000RPM) blowing cool air and very hot about 2500RPM. Checked the coolant in bottle as I could see any in the bottle from the side and I heard a air hiss when opening cap. Now the heat has improved. At warm engine the coolant bottle is below the cold mark. I plan on adding some, likely a cup or two.
Where does the coolant go in a Hyundai radiator?
The coolant container storage thing ( beside the radiator cap ) indicates coolant level slightly above low. Is it because of this that the radiator cap constantly gets low on fluid and the coolant goes into the storage tank?
Why does the lower radiator not need an anti-collapse spring?
Because the lower radiator hose channels coolant to the water pump and engine, it is susceptible to negative pressure and collapse at high rpm. The anti-collapse spring prevents that from happening. One hose manufacturer says you don’t need the anti-collapse spring because it was used only for factory-fill purposes.