can i drive my car with a vacuum leak?
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Driving with a vacuum leak should not be done because it causes a loss of power to your engine. This can be unsafe while driving down the road, especially if the leak increases as you are driving.
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Depending on the severity of the leak, the area can be sealed or the entire radiator may need to be replaced. Do not drive far with a radiator leak as it can cause further damage to your engine, which can mean a more extensive repair.
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The vacuum modulator device detects engine vacuum via a hose attached to the engine. When high vacuum is produced due to light engine load, the vacuum moves the modulator, which in turn shifts the throttle valve, allowing the transmission to shift earlier.
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Since the thermostat in your car has a regular gasket, you can use RTV or not, at your pleasure. If you've had seepage issues in the past, it's almost a given you'd use it. Even if you haven't, it's not going to hurt anything to use it now.
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If what you meant was bleeding the brakes at the calipers to remove air from the system, you should bleed the brakes with the car off. While 'pump' was the wrong word to use, the brake booster runs off the engine vacuum (it's a large diaphragm that multiplies brake force), and this should not be active.
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If the bud tip is moist, engage the bleed key with the screw, and try to turn it clockwise to see if you can tighten it. If it tightens then the valve was loose and you may have found the cause for your radiator leak. Water leaking from the thermostatic valve.
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No. Scientifically tested, K‑Seal will not cause any harm to your car or its engine, nor will it damage the pump. It simply does what it says on the bottle: seals holes in your coolant system and cracks in your head gasket with ease, without the risk of blockages.
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Vacuum leaks can make the maf operate out of range and throw the code, but that does not mean the Maf is faulty. What brand MAF did you replace it with? A problem with the maf as indicated by the code can definitely cause the transmission to go into limp mode.
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If you drive the car and the pressure is a little low on one tyre and there is no physical defect in the tyre then probably OK for a 100 or so kms but be aware that some parts of the tread will wear and the tyre may cause pulling to one side eventually. If the pressure is substantially low fit the spare.
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It's okay to drive the car if the check engine light is steady. But only if the vehicle's essential systems such as brakes and lights are operational. Keep a close eye on your car's dashboard warning lights, including the coolant temperature and oil pressure.
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You can drive around fine. You won't even be able to turn the system on without pressure in it, so you can run your heater as normal.
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You could, but that's unlawful or illegal in many places, and it make your car not pass any pollution tests that your state requires every now and then, or may make it unsellable. And it's going to make it a big polluter too! The game is rigged so you can't easily do this and still function.
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While it may not be especially dangerous to drive a vehicle that is leaking transmission fluid, it is not a good idea because the vehicle may not run properly. ... This is hard to narrow down as it could be a space in a pan gasket, torque converter, fluid lines, the transmission pan, or the seals.
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if they both say your #4 cylinder has bad compression then i'd have it fixed asap. if not you just better hope your car isn't too low for a tow truck. I wouldn't recommend driving with a blown piston ring period. If that's the problem, get it fixed.
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Yes, you can drive your car without a radiator fan, but you never should. Your vehicle's cooling system is crucial to its performance, and every time your engine overheats, you cause damage.
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Driving with a misfiring cylinder is not safe under any condition. It can cause severe damage to your car's engine and thus most of the people advise not to drive with this problem.
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The result can be disastrous as it causes burns which may further start a fire. The issues can be even more complex and can be intimidating if not properly addressed and treated. Hence, it is wise not to drive a car with a blown head gasket. I did, once, for about 10 miles maybe.