A few of our cooling system questions and answers
Why does my 2006 Chevy Impala 3.5 Engine No Heat
Had to add coolant. Especially when sitting at an idle. I checked the
antifreeze, and it was low. I dont see any leaks on the ground. I had a
pressure check done, but they did not find anything. Can you help, it is
quite cold by me this time of year
Had to add coolant. Especially when sitting at an idle. I checked the
antifreeze, and it was low. I dont see any leaks on the ground. I had a
pressure check done, but they did not find anything. Can you help, it is
quite cold by me this time of year
I am Replacing 3400 V6 Intake Manifold Gaskets for a Coolant Leak
how to adjust valves, 3.4 v6, 1999.To replace intake gaskets what is the
procedure for installing correct length push rods in the right spot and valve
adjustment after taking push rods out of way to get gaskets.
In I am former gm tech
how to adjust valves, 3.4 v6, 1999.To replace intake gaskets what is the
procedure for installing correct length push rods in the right spot and valve
adjustment after taking push rods out of way to get gaskets.
In I am former gm tech
Pictures of Common Areas of Dexcool Antifreeze Leaks on 31L and 3400 V6
Code P0128 on My 2001 Oldsmobile
Service engine light on again, pulled codes and it said engine temp too low to
regulate, and temp gauge does not register. Replaced Coolant temp sensor
ECT, no help. What could be the problem
Service engine light on again, pulled codes and it said engine temp too low to
regulate, and temp gauge does not register. Replaced Coolant temp sensor
ECT, no help. What could be the problem
Oldsmobile Aurora Overheat, Radiator Coolant Fans Work
I pressure checked system at 15psi for 15 min. Held steady. Drove for a couple
of days, and was loosing coolant. Found the radiator tank cracked on left side.
(funny pressure test didn't find this). Replaced radiator and still runs at 250 and
pukes a little coolant out of the overflow. Though when I get done driving 20
miles home from work, and check fluid it is just low, not blowing out
I pressure checked system at 15psi for 15 min. Held steady. Drove for a couple
of days, and was loosing coolant. Found the radiator tank cracked on left side.
(funny pressure test didn't find this). Replaced radiator and still runs at 250 and
pukes a little coolant out of the overflow. Though when I get done driving 20
miles home from work, and check fluid it is just low, not blowing out
Steps to Change Water Pump Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4l v6
To remove the water pump, first, make sure engine is cool and no pressure in
the system, remove the belt. Then hold the pump pulley tightly and remove
the 4 10mm bolts...
To remove the water pump, first, make sure engine is cool and no pressure in
the system, remove the belt. Then hold the pump pulley tightly and remove
the 4 10mm bolts...
Buick Lesabre 3800 V6 Coolant Leak
Won't crank to start. One day it started riding funny so i pulled over and turned
the car off when i lifted up the hood it was no water in it and there was no sign of
leakage. I put Dexcool in it, but then it wouldn't crank
Won't crank to start. One day it started riding funny so i pulled over and turned
the car off when i lifted up the hood it was no water in it and there was no sign of
leakage. I put Dexcool in it, but then it wouldn't crank
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| 10-6-10 Right now i only have water in my radiator, there is a small leak i want to pin point can i use (RIT) fabric dye. Will it hurt any thing?? Will it work? I know at O'reilly's they have a small bottle of tracer it may be the same thing or it may have mercury in it and i may not want to use that. |
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| 10-6-10 1996 ford ranger temperature falls when heat is turned on. |
| Use the dye from the parts store. It is made for automotive use. Using anything else- who knows what kind of reaction the coolant and components will have. |
| 11-27-10 my 91 Pontiac Bonneville the temp keep going up i put radar seal in it and that seal now it make it backed up an it look oily. |
| 11-30-10 I have a chevy suburban. It is leaking on left side facing forward. I understand it is caused by an intake valve. Never knew the cooling system had an intake valve. What must I do???? |
| Aluminum valve screws into the intake manifold. Probably broke. Will need to remove, maybe tap new threads, worst case- remove manifold or maybe even replace if corrosion is real bad. |
| 12-27-10 I added one litre of windshield washer (methyl alcohol - minus 40C rating) to my Dex-Cool antifreeze in error. Shall I replace the antifreeze or will it not cause any harm. |
| I would absolutely change the coolant. Do a system clean and flush with a kit from your local parts store. Washer fluid is very corrosive, and Dexcool has enough of its own problems. |
More Car and Truck Repair Questions
| 1-16-11 how do i get the air out of my cooling system? |
| Depending on the engine size, it can be difficult. On the 3400 there is a bleeder screw on the tube above the water pump and one on the thermostat housing. Open those until it starts coming out. 3800 has one only on the thermostat housing. |
| 3-4-11 I was replacing plug wires on a model year 2000,land rover discovery 2. Removed the intake plenum to do so, after doing so I now have an issue of a leak around my radiator jug cap, have inspected the neck of the jug, replaced the cap, and the thermostat, tried a method for bleeding air out of the system, in case that was the problem, the gauge always read correct, never reading hot,blows cold air out of the vents in th car, with the heater on, what do you think. |
| If the heater is blowing cold air, and coolant is leaking past the cap, then the engine is overheating. The pressure is getting too high for the cap to contain. Check for leaks, or a possible head gasket problem. |
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3400 and 3100 Engine Coolant Leaks
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| 10-6-11 2000 G-AM LOW ON COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME IT IS FULL OF ANTIFREEZE BUT WILL STILL HEAT UP ANY IDEAS THANKS |
| If the low coolant light is on the dash, and it is full, then you have a problem with the level sensor. It is located in the bottom of the reservoir tank. |
| 12-4-11 I have a 2000 olds intrigue and am having problems with it overheating all the time. Mainly when driving it other than that it can idle for hours and not even register at half on temp gage. I have went through 2 reservoirs already because it has gotten so hot it has worn a whole in it because of so much pressure build up. We have also bled the coolant system to get all air out and it seems to still be getting air in it somewhere but does not have any visible leaks anywhere. We also changed the water pump just in case it wasn't working right. We have flushed the system out probably over 3-4 times. Again, we are stumped and need some help/answers. Someone please help us. Thanks. |
| The key to your problem is the fact that you keep getting air in the system. This is a sign of a blown head gasket. |
