Advice/guide for flushing anti-freeze/coolant for car?

Lately I've been having trouble with the check engine light going at slow speed for extended periods of time. I feel this is because the car is overheating so I check the coolant level and find it's not anywhere near the %26quot;cold%26quot; level. So I figure it's time to fix this. The car is 17 years old with 72K Mi on it and probably hasn't had it changed ever (same with the transmission fluid).

I've read the bottle on the (pre-mixed, 50/50) anti-freeze I purchased. It says (roughly) drain the current coolant, load with water, run the car with the heater at maximum power for 10 minutes, turn off, drain water, load new anti-freeze. Is this accurate? Should I use straight tap, filtered or distiled water? Typicaly how well labled is the coolant plug? Thanks.Advice/guide for flushing anti-freeze/coolant for car?Hello what you need to do is get the hose out and put the one end in the top radiator and open the drain plug (should be bottom left (depending on the car) open it all the way run the car with the water running once the car reaches normal operating temp ( and for the thermostat to open) and you should see a clear flow of water then you can cut the car off and let the water run out that way you know your motor is cleaned out of anti freeze. then make sure you re-tighten your drain plug and put the proper antifreeze into your car. check with parts people (some cars call for green, orange etc..) the plug is sometimes a butterfly or a screw look for your radiator@ http://www.radiators.com/ and you shoud see what the plug looks like and where it's located... good luckAdvice/guide for flushing anti-freeze/coolant for car?What kind of car?



You can usually either find a cap on the radiator - or on a lot of newer cars, you add fluid directly to the overflow (where you see the 'cold and hot' levels).



If it is a chrysler - like an LHS or Intrepid, you will have to bleed the cooling system when you get it filled back up - after refilling it, drive the car until it gets warm, and you will see a little bleeder screw at the top of the engine - loosen it, and steam will come out, wait until fluid starts coming out solid - and then tighten it back again. (There might be other cars that require this too - it's very stupid...)



Find the drain - usually at the bottom of the radiator (make sure the car is cool when you do this. Drain the coolant out, and then close the drain - get some radiator flush and mix it with water as indicated on the directions, run the motor, then drain it.



Fill up with 50/50 coolant and water - either premix or make your own.



You should probably change your thermostat (location depends on car) since it is probably pretty funky by now.Advice/guide for flushing anti-freeze/coolant for car?Go to the parts store and buy a flush kit and a bottle of flush and follow the instructions.

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I just bought a 2010 subaru outback. How long can I expect it to last without any problems and repairs?

I drive about 1000 to 1200 miles a month and the only maintenance i get done is oil change and once a month i check tire pressure. I do not ever open the hood to see coolant or oil level.



With such lifestyle, how long can i expect it to last?I just bought a 2010 subaru outback. How long can I expect it to last without any problems and repairs?Im pretty sure you got some warranty on it. If I were you, anything that comes up, I would make them fix it asap. As for how long it's going to last Is a matter of how you take care of and maintenance it. Also, it's luck. Some people can treat their cars like babies and still have problems. But for now, you should be fine.I just bought a 2010 subaru outback. How long can I expect it to last without any problems and repairs?ok here is god tips for maintenance

i highly recomend mobil1 cause i seen the diffrence in my own car and also u can change it at 5000 miles is really safe and the filter at every other oil change .

at every 12000 mile

change the air filter

fuel filter

rotate the tire



at every 24000 mile

change the trans fluid ( machine flush )

antifreeze coolant fluid ( flush )

thermostate

Gear oil



those should be your main maintenace first .every 10 days check all the fluid level and when u see any leak just fix it right away . trust me any car would last 300 thousand miles easy . and for tune up change the spark plugs every 50000 miles and wires at 100000 miles.

and if ur catalic converter get old , leaky , or clog just let them cut it and put a flex pipe

if the car overheat just shut it off as sson as posible this is trhe main problems when a car overheat everything would start going bad , and as sson as u hear noises even if it go away for a minute or maybe couples days it would cause problems later on .so have it check right away .

tie rod , ball joint , should last u every 3 years if u drive it smoothly ,

shock can go up to 150000 miles

other then that dont spend money on cars etc, just keep the fluids clean as much as possible . espacially engine oil and trans fluids, other can wait few miles f ur low on money

What is happening to the coolant (98chev malibu)?

So mom's 98 Malibu (4cyl 2.4L) leaks coolant but weirdly. 1st of all, I do find coolant on the floor under the car but cannot find where its coming from. The reservoir's level keeps dropping down, I'll fill it up and 10days later its low again. I took the car to 3 different professional mechanic shops and they did a pressure test but during the pressure test mysteriously not a single drop of coolant leaked. However, every now and then i'll find coolant on the ground and reservoir's levels dropped. One of the mechanics suggested I change the reservoir's cap, I did that and still the coolant keeps leaking and still no signs to where the leak is coming from.

The engine has not overheated yet nor showed the signs of any problems.



So, what do u think could be going on, and how do i solve that.

thanks for readingWhat is happening to the coolant (98chev malibu)?The only way an engine loses coolant is by a leaking hose, a leaking water pump, hole in the radiator, a leaking head gasket, (which will cause performance problems), or a leaking freeze plug. Try to determine where you see the leak on the ground and look up in the engine while the car is still parked above the leak. See if it is leaking from the front or rear of engine. This will help you narrow down some of the components i just told you about. A crack in the intake manifold is another area of leaks , but this is very rare.



good luck...What is happening to the coolant (98chev malibu)?the design of the upper intake gasket on that car is defective. it will keep leaking until you have it replaced. (cost me $400 to get mine done) if you decide to keep the car, you will have to get it replaced again because gm didn't fix the problem.What is happening to the coolant (98chev malibu)?it may be a head gasket. i can't believe 3 mechanics can't find the problem. what they need to do is drain the coolant system and pressurize it with air or put a dye in the coolant and find it that wayWhat is happening to the coolant (98chev malibu)?lets hope it,s not what i,am thinking. i,am thinking it might be a hole in the transmission cooler on the radiator and the coolant is mixing with the transmission fluid.i don,t know if that,s what it is but it would,nt hurt to mention it to the mechanic.

Antifreeze/coolant leak out of head gasket?

Does anyone know how much it cost to change a head gasket in a 94 3.1L V6 berreta Z26Antifreeze/coolant leak out of head gasket?Most of the time it is the intake gaskets that are leaking, unless you ran it hot. Then you may have headgasket leaking also. Intake job is around 6 hours labor with $100 or so in parts.

Headgaskets would be 13 hours plus parts.Antifreeze/coolant leak out of head gasket?Are you sure its not just the rocker cover (rubber seal under the gasket?) You could DIY that job.



A head gasket is not expensive (for the parts) it all comes down to labour costs which vary depending on the garage.Antifreeze/coolant leak out of head gasket?let say $350.00 us dollars.more or less.

How to change oil - 2001 Buick LeSabre?

I am trying to cut back on spending money, and I figured changing my own oil would be a great help. My only problem is, of course, how do I do this? I know I have to get underneath the car, that's.... not TOO much a problem, I think I fit decently under it, but after that, what do I look for, some kind of thing you unscrew and hope it doesnt spill all over me?



I drive a 2001 Buick LeSabre, if that helps. I already checked the dipstick, so I know I definitely need to change that out. Also, when it comes to checking my engine coolant/antifreeze, how do I know when to fill it or what?



ANY help would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to start maintaining my car on my own, but I need a point in the right direction. Thanks!How to change oil - 2001 Buick LeSabre?First, secure the vehicle safely! I do not recommend using the cars own tire jack as a sole means of support. A pair of axle stands or steel ramps work best. When using ramps, block the rear wheels, put it in park and set the emergency brake if so equipped.



Tools Required:

- a worklight, gloves and eye protection

- an oil filter wrench

- a socket and ratchet that fits the oil pan drain plug snugly

- a shallow pan capable of holding up to 10 litres of used oil

- shop rags, a pair of rubber gloves

- your choice of motor oil and a new oil filter

- a way to raise and support the vehicle safely and securely



If the vehicle is cold, run the vehicle for a few minutes to 'warm' the oil, it will allow the oil to drain faster.



Remove the oil filler cap located on top of the engine. Place the shallow pan beneath the oil pan under the car and locate the oil pan drain plug bolt. The bolt or drain plug is generally a large hex-shaped bolt that threads into the oil pan. The engine oil pan is affixed to and located directly beneath the engine.



You will need a snug fitting socket or you run the risk of stripping the drain plug bolt. Unscrew the bolt until you start to see small drips appearing, position the pan, as the oil will stream out. Allow the plug to drop into the shallow pan for now. Allow the oil pan to fully drain and move to the front of the vehicle.



Locate the oil filter and use the oil filter wrench to remove it, be careful as the oil filter is full of oil! Remove the oil filter and empty the oil into the shallow pan and discard the filter.



Grab the new filter and apply a thin coating of oil on the rubber gasket of the new filter. Fill the new filter about half full with fresh motor oil and set aside. Take your shop rags and thoroughly clean the the oil filter adapter (located on the engine) till it looks clean and free of any oil and install the new filter.



Be careful when threading the oil filter on to the oil filter adapter, especially if its on an angle, the filter should thread easily with little resistance. Hand tighten only, do not use the filter wrench to tighten the filter. The filter should sit flush with the adapter, wipe any excess oil with rags.



By now, the engine should be drained of oil, pull the shallow pan out and put on a pair of rubber gloves. Locate the drain plug and clean it with a rag. There maybe a small plastic seal, keep that as well. Set the old oil aside and carefully thread the drain plug bolt and seal back into the engine oil pan by hand, this will avoid cross-threading the bolt. Tighten with ratchet but don't use an excessive amount of force to tighten this bolt, just make sure it is snug.



Lower the vehicle. Follow manufacturers specifications when filling the engine with fresh motor oil. An old one litre bottle cut in half can be used as a funnel if need be.



DO NOT overfill, check the dipstick wipe and check again. Once you have filled the engine with oil replace the oil filler cap tightly and start the engine. Check for leaks around the filter and oil drain plug area, if no leaks, you're good to go. Pour the used oil into the containers you purchased the new oil in and take it to your local garage and they will recycle it for you.



COOLANT



There are coolant level indicators usually located on the side of the coolant reservoir. Usually labelled COLD - HOT or ADD - FULL If your coolant level is BELOW the COLD or ADD mark, you'll need to add coolant.



TRANSMISSION FLUID



There's a dipstick near the back of that engine, usually with a red handle. Check transmission fluid when the vehicle is running and at operating temperature. Check the fluids color, it should be pink and free of dirt or any other particles. It should not smell burnt.



If the fluid is very dark, you might consider installing a new transmission filter the same day you decide to do the oil change. Its a fairly simple install, just be careful not to warp the transmission pan by over-torquing the pan bolts. Prior to remounting the transmission pan. Apply a thin bead of O2-sensor friendly RTV sealant to the mating surface of the transmission pan, this helps keep the transmission pan gasket in place during reassembly and forms a good seal.



You might want to print this off.



Source: Ex - GM Parts Pro, 10+ yrs. exp.

How would I replace or fix my water pump in my Chrysler Le Baron?

The coolant in my '92 Le Baron is leaking, so I may have to change or replace my water pump.., any ideas?How would I replace or fix my water pump in my Chrysler Le Baron?Check your hoses first, changing out a water pump on a LeBaron is time consuming. You don't say what engine is in place so I'm going to assume it is the 3.0 V-6.



First go to your auto parts store and purchase a Haynes manual for your LeBaron for approximately $16.00, go to the appropriate engine section and read up on changing the water pump. You will find it is quite a job and may be more than you want to tackle, but the money spent first will tell you whether or not you want to attempt the job before you get halfway through it and decide it is not something you wish to complete.



And there is plenty of info in the manual for other repairs, one repair made by you and the book has paid for itself.How would I replace or fix my water pump in my Chrysler Le Baron?You take it out and replace with new. In the process you might have to remove radiator, drive belt, several pulleys to get to the pump.How would I replace or fix my water pump in my Chrysler Le Baron?Buy pump, throw in trunk. sell car. buy 1995 honda civic.How would I replace or fix my water pump in my Chrysler Le Baron?first be sure it is the pump that is leaking and not just a hose!!! I have seen the hoses leak and people brought me there car wanting me to fix the water pump and all it was ..... the hose was wore out and soft by the clamp and had sprung a small leak.... check that first before going all out and changing the water pump!!! also what size moter you have??? 4, 6, ??? makes a bit of a differance!!

also check by the pulley, there is a small like hole in the pump.... see if it has a water type stain on it.... if so then the pump is going bad!!!

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Home work help best answer?

21. When getting ready for a picnic, you pack some cold food in a foam-type container. Why will the food remain cold in the foam-type container longer than it would in a paper sack?



a. The container material is a good conductor of thermal energy.

b. The container material is a good insulator.

c. The container material causes the density of the cold air inside the container to decrease, making it more difficult to lose heat.

d. The air pockets in the container material absorb heat.







22. Which of the following descriptions depicts an example of the first law of thermodynamics?



a. Thermal energy from an ice cube moves into a hot beverage.

b. The decrease in thermal energy of a hot object must be greater than the increase in thermal energy of a nearby cool object.

c. Heat energy cannot be transferred across the boundary of a system unless work is done by the system.

d. The cylinder of an air pump gets warmer as the piston moves inside it.







23. Which of the following is an example of a system that has experienced an increase in entropy?



a. Liquid water becomes an ice cube.

b. Liquid water condenses on the outside of a glass.

c. The liquid coolant inside a refrigerator changes to a gas.

d. The compressor component of a refrigerator cools the circulating gas.







24. Which of the following which types of waves can travel without a medium?



a. sound

b. radio

c. mechanical

d. transverse







25. The type of waves that pass through a coiled metal spring are called



a. transverse waves.

b. electromagnetic waves.

c. compressional waves.

d. seismic waves.







26. The average speed of sound in water is approximately 1,500 m/s. If the noise from a boat takes 5.0 seconds to reach an underwater detector, how far away is the boat? (d/s = t)



a. 0.0033 m

b. 300 m

c. 1,505 m

d. 7,500 m







27. If two radio stations have broadcast waves of 3.0 meters and 2.0 meters respectively, what else can you say about the radio waves?



a. The one with the shorter wavelength will have a smaller frequency.

b. The one with the shorter wavelength will have a higher frequency.

c. The one with the longer wavelength will have a longer frequency.

d. Since they are both radio waves, they will have the same frequency.







28. If you hear a musical sound from an instrument that is vibrating the air at 200.0 Hz and traveling at 340 m/s, what is the wavelength of that music?



a. 1.7 m

b. 0.59 m

c. 68,000 m

d. 0.0050 m







29. Seeing an image in a mirror is a function of what behavior of light?



a. refraction

b. diffraction

c. reflection

d. resonance







30. When a wave bends as it enters a new material, it is called



a. interference.

b. diffraction.

c. reflection.

d. refraction.Home work help best answer?21. b; 22. d; 23. c; 24. b; 25. b; 26 b; 27. b; 28. ?; 29. c; 30. d

I'm not positive about some of them. It would help if I had studied this recently. Most of them you can do with common sense.Home work help best answer?dont you have a book

or google.

How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?

My 1993 F-150 5.0L (302ci) V8 runs a little warmer then i would like it to. I often smell a sweet smell near the grill, but theres absolutely NO leaks. So i suspect its just really warm. What can i do to make her run a little cooler? I've already flushed it with new coolant. Im planning on changing the thermostat. What degree should i use to keep it running nice an cool? An what else can i do it keep it cool?How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?I increased the cooling efficiency of my car by far using those methods, perhaps one or all would serve your truck:



1- I increased the size of my radiator, increased cooling surface area, increased cooling efficiency.



2- Using only 10% water and 90% pure coolant. The coolant properties not only are more efficient in increasing cooling efficiency, but also prolongs the life of your cooling system by decreasing water corrosion.



3- Adding an external auxiliary water pump to help with coolant circulation.



4- Adding fender vents so incoming air would go through the radiator and leave the engine room, thus increasing cold air flow through the radiator, and dropping the engine room temp.



5- Adding 2 extra frontal cooling fans to blow against the radiator surface.



Hope those tips help you. Good luck.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?You're welcome, glad to be of help.

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How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?Make sure the fins on the radiator and the AC evap. coil are clean, and the fan shroud is in place. In the old days I would use a 160 degree thermostat, but now that everything is computer controlled, you can't get by with that, because the engine will run rich or idle too fast. If the cooling system is all in good shape, you may be able to add an electric fan in front of the radiator.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?Azrael jumped the gun on me,oil cooler is used in towing pkg,for tranny oil,if that the same as what he was saying.Difference between cars n pick ups is larger radiator in trucks;see if its possible to run a 2nd radiator in tandum to 1st radiator,or larger radiator,or put in a electric fan besides one thats already thereHow can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?well your stock thermostat is 190 degree, you can swap out to a 160 or 180. You said you flushed it, thats great, you can also go a step further and add an additive that cools, like Pro-Blend, its only $18. you could also do what I did and install electric fan.



I would check your fan clutch first, it might be going slowly and that would cause temp to rise.



Good luck.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?you should be running 180 thermosat. there are a few things to take into consideration. like what kind of climate you live in. but if you are smelling a sweet smell you probibly are leaking antifreeze, it could be a really tiny pin hole and being this small the heat will dry it before you see it. the best way to find it is to have it pressure tested. and use a die to find the leak.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?You can use a 180 or a 195 degree thermostate to make

it run cooler. An electric fan with a thermostate will also

help you.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?Install an oil cooler.How can i get my truck to run COOLER, 10 points for best answer?put in a lower temp thermostat, replace the clutch fan with a flex fan.

How do i replace my thermostat in a Rover 200?

I have bought a new thermostat for Rover 200 1996 1.4 8v heating in cabin stopped blowing warm air through and temp guage on dash does not work so was advised to change thromostat. Unsure where it goes as have disconnected metal piping in the coolant sytem where there is a sensor,big pipe from rad and a small one but cant see it fitting in there!!

ThanksHow do i replace my thermostat in a Rover 200?A thermostat is nearly always on the top of the engine block and generally will have no hoses attatched to it. It will be held in place with between 2 to 4 bolts. Locate it, undo the bolts and replace the thermostat with a new gasket.

Replace coolant?????????

I stop going to auto shop because of quailty they use and it's much cheaper if i do it. I started to change oil and oil filther myself for 6 months. Now how do i replace coolant????? I have 4 cylander toyota 97.Replace coolant?????????Drain the coolant into a tub so you can take it to be recycled or properly disposed of. It is a hazardous material. There is a petcock at the bottom of your radiator. After the coolant has drained, close the petcock and add 50-50 mix of antifreeze/coolant and water in the top of the radiator. Any auto parts store will also have a back flush kit when your ready to tackle that job.Replace coolant?????????first test your coolant strenght , second when did you have it changed last, most likely if you had a water pump,thermostat,or radiator changed withen the last year it it still strong enough. it is easy to do yourself just open the peacock on the radiator let it drain , flush it out and refill it your good to go for the winter . good luck if you have had any of that work done they probaly changed your fluid .Replace coolant?????????To just drain and refill coolant,loosen the fitting(usually called a petcock) at the bottom of the radiator, drain the fluid, and refill with fresh coolant.Replace coolant?????????You will need to drain the system. There is a drain on the radiator. But pulling the lower hose is faster.

Do not drain this in the grass on down a storm drain, like oil it can be recycled. It is also toxic to pets, so do not leave it uncovered.

Then you will need to fill the system. Locate the highest point where there is a hose connection and let the air escape there when filling the system.

A flush kit that includes the fittings to attach a hose can come in handy as this connection when done right can serve a the vent for filling.Replace coolant?????????simple..you need to change coolant every two years..also remember to change your raditor cap as well..you can buy a kit to flush your raditor from preston it self explantory or you can just remove the lower raditor hose and drain out the coolant and flush the system by refilling the raditor with water and then purge the system and filling it with coolant and dont forget to check for air pockets..you can remove air pockets by running the engine with the raditor cap off ..good luck it will be messy..use the right coolant and proper water to coolant ratio..Replace coolant?????????Your vehicle would be fine with a drain and fill you drain it first then the auto parts store sells a kit to hook your garden hose to flush it out.



The coolant recommended should be in your owners manual if your unsure just pick up a couple jugs of premix universal coolant and be done with it.

Im leaking coolant... 600rr?

its an 05 600rr with 21k miles on it.

Im leaking coolant from the overflow valve (thats what i think it is anyway). Its located on the left side right by the kickstand.

When i gig my oil change about 500 miles ago, i filled up the reserve coolant tank to max line. I checked it today, i was lower than min line.

Why is it leaking, and how can i stop it?Im leaking coolant... 600rr?If you are doing a lot of traffic driving, chances are that your bike is running hot and just pushing the coolant out of the overflow. Just keep an eye on it and make sure you keep it above the minimum line. I've had this happen to me in the past because of overheating. Not a blown head gasket, just doing the job it was designed to do. You can also replace the coolant with another product like %26quot;Redline%26quot; coolant and that could help cool the engine quicker and easier. I use Redline in my race bikes and they cool my engine at least another 10 degrees lower.Im leaking coolant... 600rr?yeah, that isn't very helpful, you don't have coolant in your oil do you?



I've got the same problem, I had to remove all the coolant from my system to go to the track, filled it up to max and now I can't even see any in the reserve. I think it has something to do with the system self bleeding, pushing out air to make room for more coolant, I wouldn't worry about it too much, just keep filling the thing till it stops emptying.

Thats what I did with my mercedez and it doesn't drain any more.Im leaking coolant... 600rr?You have to pressure test the cooling system to determine if %26amp; where there are any leaks.

The reserve tank doesn't have an overflow valve.

Leaking water pump seal - worn relief valve, or non sealing radiator cap - blown head gasket - air pockets are being filled, in the cooling system - cracked and leaking radiator hose.

The problem (if there is one) could be any number of things.

Any automotive or motorcycle shop should have a cooling system pressure tester.Im leaking coolant... 600rr?with that many many miles on a bike, you might have a blown head gasket, but you say the coolant is leaking, so there might be a broken check valve. Worst case scenario, the block is cracked and coolant is leaking into the crankcase. If there is power loss, you might have to replace the piston rings. You need to check your oil for any coolant leakage, and if there is then you need a whole new motor. Check your spark plug and look for if it has been lighting the coolant, if so, you would need a head gasketIm leaking coolant... 600rr?I'd look into changing the valve, they can go bad just like that. Or if you can look around where the valve is and see if there is a crack or anything like that. Also the thermostat might be stuck open as well and using the extra water.Im leaking coolant... 600rr?I think it's th valve - perhaps you could get a manual and look it up.

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Best Coolant(Antifreeze) and how to add for 1997 Toyota Camry LE?

In my car, the coolant level is below the low line.I need to change it. I am not sure about the previously used coolant(type, color,etc) since I bought recently. Can someone tell me %26quot;Prestone Dex Cool 50/50 Antifreeze extended life%26quot; good for Camry? ...do I need to get pre-mixed one or I need to mix with water...which is best..

also do I need to flush out and re-fill or can I add it with existing level...



Appreciate your response :)Best Coolant(Antifreeze) and how to add for 1997 Toyota Camry LE?There is a label on the radiator or in the owners manual that says what kind of coolant you need. If it's dex cool, then that is what you put in. Do not mix in any other kind with dexcool. It will turn to the consistancy of jello. If you mix it it will clog everything up.The mixture is 1/2 antifreeeze 1/2 water. If you drain the radiator remember to bleed the system. Or your car will heat up. To bleed the system. You put in a gallon of antifreeze and a gallon of water. you run the engine until it gets to operating temperature. Turn off the engine and let it cool down. Then put in another gallon and water. Repeat the process. If you don't bleed it . The hoses will bust or it will mess up the heater core.Best Coolant(Antifreeze) and how to add for 1997 Toyota Camry LE?Why pay for water? First have the system flushed. Then look up the capacity and buy enough for the mechanic to fill it half the way and no more (unless you live in Minn or points north (2 gals of regular Prestone should do it). Then he'll fill it up with water. Simple.Best Coolant(Antifreeze) and how to add for 1997 Toyota Camry LE?well you need to know if its green or orange antifreeze first then you can flush if you like then add pre mixed or you mix 50/50 half water half antifreeze.Best Coolant(Antifreeze) and how to add for 1997 Toyota Camry LE?never use dexcool in anything-regual old green antifreeze is the best- dexcool eats rubber seals

Heater core going bad, leaking coolant...how long can I drive my car safely until it gets fixed?

My 2002 Chevy Cavalier was leaking coolant and I found out today at the oil change place, it's leaking from the heater core, and it's cracked, meaning that's the problem. I'm only just topping off my car with coolant every 2 days until I am able to get the problem fixed (friday) but is it ok to drive my car around until then, as long as I keep the coolant level up and don't use my heat or air in my car??Heater core going bad, leaking coolant...how long can I drive my car safely until it gets fixed?As long as you don't let your coolant level get too low, you'll be fine to drive it until Friday.Heater core going bad, leaking coolant...how long can I drive my car safely until it gets fixed?keep the heater temp control all the way to cold. the coolant will not flow into the core. check your coolant level.Heater core going bad, leaking coolant...how long can I drive my car safely until it gets fixed?As long as you dont lets your engien run out of, or too low on coolant, it will not effect yoru engine.



Obviously you will be leakign coolant onto your floorboard in yoru car, which is anoying, to stop this, you can bypass your heater core by redoing the hoses that goto it, it fairly simple to do, and the end result will be you will not have heat in your car untill you replace the heater core, and reconnect the hoses.



Its springtime, and you really shoudlnt need your heat for several months, so i thing this is your best option. Also heater cores are very labor intensive to replace.





In the future, change your coolant as recomended by the manufacturer of your vehicle, failure to chang coolant will will result in the insides of your radiator and heater core coroding and cracking, which is most likel;y waht put yoru vehicle in the condition it is in now.Heater core going bad, leaking coolant...how long can I drive my car safely until it gets fixed?Drain the coolant out of the heater core.



Tie off the hoses running to your heater core.

(find the 2 hoses that run to your heater core, there should be an inlet and outlet. Now drain some of your coolant down so it doesnt leak out.

Then pop off ONE of the hoses on your heater core, run a syphon pump thru down into your heater core, drain all the coolant out.

Now take that one hose and tie it to the other Inlet or Outlet of the heatercore....so that its just loope, not running down to your engine.

Now do basically the same thing with your engine, so the hoses ARENT running to the heatercore, so it wont be constantly pumping in coolant. You may need to run to autozone or advanceautoparts to buy a longer piece of hose in order to plug off the Engine Side of it....just make sure to take a piece of hose with you so you get the right diameter hose, also measure how long of hose you will need, then goto the store and they will cut you the right size piece of hose.



Ive seen people do this before, it works definately.

94 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L V6 with some issues. Please help!?

I need some help from someone who knows what they are talking about and please don't waste my time by telling me to junk the car. I am mechaniclly inclined but still need some help.

Issues with my car: hard to start in the mornings but starts fine the rest of the day, from a stop it has very poor acceleration and there is almost no response when i push the pedal to the floor at normal speed, it just slowly gains speed, and i have black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe and I get less than 100 miles out of a 16 gallon tank. Also the front end of the car shakes around 20 to 25 and goes away around 30 mph.

Things I've done: new plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, air filter, PCV valve, gas cap, oil change and filter, fuel filter, coolant flush, and thermostat. Cleaned throttle body, intake manifold, MAF, and linkage. Replaced transmission fluid, filter, and gasket. Replaced fuel injector o rings and fuel line o rings, and fuel regulator. Replaced about half of the air and vaccuum hoses, and several gasket on throttle body. I also pulled an EGR valve from a junked car of the same kind as mine and put it on mine.

What am I missing? Could it be one of the hoses leaking that I haven't replaced yet? Timing issue? Why am I running so rich?

If you have any suggestions that I can do myself please let me know and give me a break down of how to do it. Thanks for your help.94 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L V6 with some issues. Please help!?First thing I would do is get the codes scanned. Either a mechanic or autozone, you need a code to give you direction. It could be a bad engine coolent sensor or a MAF sensor, cleaning it would solve a lean condition and you have a rich condition, or the pcm causing this. Egr wont do this unless it was stuck open, but then it wouldnt idle if it was. Get the codes then post back what they are and I can give you some better direction. Low fuel psi is not the issue with black smoke . Also a fuel psi check would be helpfull, should have 35 at idle and 40 when the pedal is goosed.94 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L V6 with some issues. Please help!?blocked exhaust

bad mass air flow sensor

bad ect sensor

engine running too cold, need 190degree thermostat

low fuel pressure94 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L V6 with some issues. Please help!?How about the Oxygen sensors?

1995 Lincoln Continental Performance Programmer?

I am looking for a performance tuner/programmer for my 1995 Lincoln Continental. I know there are many performance CHIPS that change the data of the coolant temps or air intake, but I don't want to use something that is tricking the computer... I want to program the computer using a tuner or programmer. Problem is, I can't seem to find any on eBay or on the web, maybe I am using the wrong keywords? If none exist, how much would it cost for me to take it to a mechanic and have him/her tune the car using a dynamometer? Is it the same price? Help would be appreciated.1995 Lincoln Continental Performance Programmer?The reason you can't find a programmer is that the ability to do that on your vehicle started in 1996. Reprogramability is a function that came into being with the passing of OBDII (on board diagnostics 2nd generation). Your's was the last OBDI vehicle. The ECM on your vehicle has 60 pins, an OBDII PCM has 104 pins and a lot more goodies inside too.



Honestly, with smog control laws what they are, if you are driving it on the street, about all these devices can do for you is modify the shift points in the transmission and raise the line pressure to give you neck snapping shifts. None of them can really improve the performance of your vehicle by altering fuel delivery or spark timing, that is all controlled by the Feds. Even the check engine light comes on for a different reason in OBDII than it does in OBDI.



Dyno tuning a stock engine is really a waste of time and money. You car already does that for you a couple times a second.



Here are some things that work that you can do to try to improve the way your Lincoln runs:



1 Buy the highest octane fuel that you can afford and run it all the time

2 Replace the oxygen sensors, when they get old the voltage they output falls out of range and won't set a code or turn the light on either

3 Clean the MAF sensor hot wire, it comes out after removing two tamper proof screws, dust it off with a small brush, gently!

4 Check the air pressure in all four tires, and adjust if low

5 Drive it like you stole it, the computer will adapt to your driving style and be ready when you give the command



Parting shot, when you change the O2 sensors and clean the MAF sensor, be sure to disconnect the negative battery cable to erase the adaptive strategy that the computer uses to run things the way they are now. It will learn from new and the improvements you get will be felt sooner than if you didn't. Good Luck!

Blown head gasket on car......how long will my car run, still runs good?

have a 96 mustang with a blown head gasket. it showed signs of it happening about two months ago with oil in the coolant. but not the check engine light is blinking and it is shaking horribly when its idle. the car still runs well when im going at a decent speed. the cheapest price i got to fix it was $1200 and the car is not worth that. could i maybe change the oil and the coolant and put some sealer in it to get a few more miles out of it? or is it just too late. any help or advice would be appreciated thanks.Blown head gasket on car......how long will my car run, still runs good?well , you could just do that .change the oil and coolant every week until you spend the total of what it would cost to fix.



also you could have a fouled spark plug. if you don't want to spend the money ,



just save the money and buy another one that you'll not mind spending money onBlown head gasket on car......how long will my car run, still runs good?Any answer as to how long this will continue to run is purely a guess. If the coolant is also mixing with the engine oil, it won't be too much longer.

I can tell you that I have never had any success, despite the outrageous claims on the labels, with any of the magic snake oil sealers available when it comes to a bad head gasket.Blown head gasket on car......how long will my car run, still runs good?Bottom line you need a new head gasket if you don't get it changed soon good bye engine because that white smoke indicates that your getting coolant in the cylinders and you have to be very careful with that because that will cause you engine to hdrolock which could cause bents rods and then you will have to either spend the money for to get the whole engine overhauled which will cost a lot more than 1200 bucks or a new car which again will cost more that 1200, and i have seen those sealer things cause more damage then fixing anything so i don't trust them, you would be better off to just get new gaskets seriously even if that means parking it till you get the money

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99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?

i think i blew a head gasket but no water is coming out but the coolant is backing up so yeah i believe i did...99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?First things first.....you need to do a radiator pressure test to see what is really leaking from your cooling system.....find out for sure if that is your problem, a head gasket......unless you are very good mechanically this is a job for a skilled mechanic....not for you and your friends to tackle in a garage or a driveway........after the presssure test to find out what your real problem is call around to several repair shops and get prices....prices will be all over the place for a head gasket job......call around and save.....99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?It depends how well you know and how lazy you are.

I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?

OBD2 scan tool and it gave me a error code P0118 i checked the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor wire to check the voltage and it was pushing out 5 volts as it has to. do i need to change it? and another thing how many coolant sensors does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L V6 have?I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?Do you have a temp guage? Is it running hot? You may need to bleed air out of the system. On or near the thermostat should be a bleeder screw. With engine off and cool, remove the screw and pour water into your radiator till it runs out of the bleeder hole. Then put the screw back in. Hope this helps. Good Luck.I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?I would let it cycle through the heating %26amp; cooling cycle a few times,[ the error ] could correct itself and may have been triggered by your maintenance . Just be sure you got all the air out of the system and you should be fine.I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?What year Cherokee. 4.0 is a straight or inline 6. Did you leave something unplugged.

I was going to look it up in Mitchell but I need the year. I think theres 2 temp sensors, one in the head and one in the jug or radiator but I need the year!!!



Good Luck, get the Year and I'll help more!!!!

89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?

i have a 89 seville that leaks coolant without running. the coolant appears to be coming from inbetween the block and the transmission near the flywheel. the water pump has been recently changed. where the heck is it coming from and how do i fix it?89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?it kind of sounds like a bad frost plug. if its the frost plug you have to pull the moter89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?between the head and block, head gasket or manifold, for some years it was a common problem89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?It could be a freeze plug that is in the block where the engine mounts to the transmission. If that's the case, you have to pull the engine out of the car.89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?possibly from the back of the intake manifold on it,those were good for doing that,id take a better look at it though,there's also a by-pass hose on those that could be leaking also,look it over real good,a leak like that can fool you,it can also be a freeze plug leaking on it,you,ll have to look this one over real good,it may be hard to find,but at least i have given you a few ideas to look for,good luck with it,hope this helps.89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?What water pump bolts across most of the engine for these cars. I would (becarful) to try to tighten the bolts of the water pump first. IF that doesn't work, take it back to the folks that change the water pump.

I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?

I know that your not supposed to mix them. but my coolant is leaking and i needed more bad. I drive a 97' oldsmobile silloute minivan



But why is it bad to mix the two?

How Long before I need to change\drain it?

What is a likely reason for the leak?

How much will it liekly cost to repair the coolant leak?

After I do drain the coolant should I use the original Orange coolant or can I stick with the green?

And anymore advice on this topic.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?don't worry about the mixing the two coolant they gonna fall anyway in less than 24 hours they will be in the road . spuag!!! leaked out.



the reason for leaking is a hole( or puncture)



price goes from 50.00 dollars to 650.00 dollars depdnding on the location of the leak(haed gasket,radiator or a simple hose)



use the original orange.



one more advice in this topic:

repair the leakage as soon as possible You at risk to spoil the engine and/or transmission.( could it be both)I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?it causes chemical reactions... id flush it when getting the repair..where is it leaking from..simple hose or radeator can b 50 to 150....blown head gasget 500 or moreI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?The two will clog your heater and radiator. I always flush the new stuff out. To many p[roblems with it eating gaskets. I run regular green antifreeze.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?can you fix it yourself ? 1 800 radiator ! no ? take it to a shop that can !I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?HAVE IT FLUSHED OUT... SOON....IT CAN GEL AND RUIN YOUR WHOLE COOLING SYSTEMI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?your best bet is to follow the manufacturers instructions on coolant. If you mix the two it should not cause any damage but there is a chance of lessening the amount of freezing protection and the mix might boil at a lower temperature than desired. There are also lubricants in each that may not work too well together so, I would not drain the mix right this minute but monitor the engine for temp's and work the change in whenever you can.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?Drain it as soon as you can. The coolant will start to gel and clog things like the small hoses or the heater core and the small passages in the engine.

When you drain it, make sure you flush the system with clean water to get all of the old coolant out.