how do i know if my radiator is clogged?
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['Common Symptoms of a Bad or Clogged Radiator. #1 – High Temperature Gauge Readings. #2 – Coolant Leaks. #3 – Fluid Discoloration. #4 – Exterior Radiator Fins Blocked. #5 – Bent or Damaged Fins on the Radiator. #6 – Heater for Passenger Area Not Working.', 'Average Radiator Replacement Cost.']
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['Your engine has a rough idle. ... ', 'Your car has poor performance. ... ', 'You have increased fuel consumption. ... ', 'Your car frequently stalls when idling. ... ', 'You can smell fuel. ... ', 'Your engine management light stays on. ... ', 'Your car produces more emissions. ... ', 'You hear knocking noises coming from the engine.']
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['Coolant leak at the front-center of your car. ... ', 'Water pump pulley is loose and making whining sounds. ... ', 'Engine is overheating. ... ', 'Steam coming from your radiator.']
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Make sure there is no air in the radiator. Using a radiator key and a cloth, release any air trapped in the radiator. Remember to top the heating system up with water should it be a pressurised (sealed) system. ... Always remember to check the lockshield valve on the radiator is open and that the TRV pin is not stuck down.
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['Materials Needed.', 'Step 1: Check the coolant level. Start with a cool/cold engine. ... ', 'Step 2: Mix coolant and water. Using an empty container, pour a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water into it. ... ', 'Step 3: Top off the radiator. ... ', 'Step 4: Top off the coolant reservoir.']
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['Sensor Dry. This icon indicates a Sensor Dry cycle is currently running.', 'Child Lock. Child Lock is turned on. ... ', 'Delay Start. Delay Start is in use. ... ', 'Filter Reminder. This icon displays after every load as a reminder to clean the lint filter.', 'Time Remaining. ... ', 'Signal Off. ... ', 'Mixed Load Bell. ... ', 'Vent Check.']
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Radiator hose is broken If you feel comfortable inspecting it yourself, check for leaks, swelling, holes, collapsed, cracked, or a soft hose. As soon as you notice any of these, your radiator hose needs to be replaced because it has gone bad.
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['Check the Distributer Cap. Often the distributor cap is suspect. ... ', 'Check the Contact Points. Inspect the condenser; the engine will not function if it is broken. ... ', 'Check the Arc. ... ', 'Tools and Materials.', 'Crank the Engine. ... ', 'Remove the Old Distributor. ... ', 'Set the Point Gap. ... ', 'Set the Distributor.']
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1 Answer. This could be bad fuel pump,fuel filter,bad plugs,or clogged catilac converter,if engine light is on,the best way to know the issue is to have it scanned.
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If your ice maker isn't producing ice at all or is producing crescents or cubes that are smaller than usual, it's typically indicative of a clog somewhere along the supply line. Cause: A common cause for a clog is frozen water in the line. Fix: To repair a frozen line, slide the refrigerator and unplug it.
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If your Low Coolant Light comes on, or you are having to constantly replenish the fluid, there could be a leak in the radiator hose. This type of leak should be visible as drips where the vehicle was parked. Driving on low coolant is not a good idea as you can run out on the way to your destination.
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If an engine runs out of coolant it loses it's ability to remove transfer it's heat to the radiator. So the first thing you'll notice is your car's temperature gauge quickly rise into the Red “H” portion. If you continue to drive the most common first thing to happen is your cylinder heads will warp.
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['Start the car to let it warm up. Allow the car to run for five minutes. ... ', 'Open the hood to access the engine compartment. ... ', 'Pull the dipstick out of the tube. ... ', 'Pull the dipstick out of the tube and check the level of the fluid against the markings on the dipstick.']
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The coolant can become more acidic over time and lose its rust-inhibiting properties, causing corrosion. Corrosion can damage the radiator, water pump, thermostat, radiator cap, hoses and other parts of the cooling system, as well as to the vehicle heater system. And that can cause a car engine to overheat.
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['External leaks of coolant from under the exhaust gasket.', 'Overheating under the hood.', 'Smoke blowing from the exhaust with a white-ish tint.', 'Depleted coolant levels with no trace of leakage.', 'Bubble formations in the radiator and overflow compartment.']
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['It takes a long time for your home to cool off. ... ', 'Vents are not blowing cool air. ... ', 'The temperature you set is never reached. ... ', 'Your electric bill is higher than normal. ... ', 'Ice on refrigerant lines. ... ', 'Water leaking around heater. ... ', 'Hissing or bubbling noise.']
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Leaks. You might notice coolant leaking under the vehicle. It can be a red, yellow, or green fluid. When the radiator is leaking, coolant levels become too low, and when there isn't enough coolant to reduce the heat, the engine might become too hot.