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Questions tagged [cooling]

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Thermostatic Cooling Fans

Most cars these days have a cooling fan that only runs when needed.The advantages in fuel economy ,warmup time ,pollution,HP are well documented elsewhere.The popular methods are the electric fan and the viscous coupled fan.The basic idea is that…
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Coolant leaked out of vehicle

I have no coolant in my vehicle. It's getting cold tonight-20 degrees. Can I leave the vehicle parked, then just add coolant when the weather warms up again? The coolant all leaked out, I don't need to use the vehicle for a few days. Thanks!
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Engine temperature rising

Most recently I have noticed my temperature gauge rising and im hearing bubbling in the overflow jug. I opened the hood and took off the radiator cap and all the fluid was it drained from the radiator but then it started filling back up. I am…
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How to remove rust from the cooling system

Hi I have a 2000 Honda Civic. There seems to be a lot of rust in the coolant. I just got it back from the mechanic who repaired a failed water pump. Any suggestions on what to do to fix this? Thanks.
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Bubbling in the reservoir

So I have a 2004 chrysler sebring 2.7l. It is bubbling or boiling in the reservoir. I have replaced the thermostat, the rad, the reservoir itself... all brand new and it still does this. There is no sign of it being the head gasket... no milky…
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Cooling system heated up

What kind of serious damage could have been done to our 2011 Jeep, do to continuing to drive it (to find a safe place to pull off the road),after the alarm went off and the temperature gauge was on H. It shut down and wouldn’t start again. After it…
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Excessive a/c water underneath for Ford Edge

Today we noticed a large puddle of water under our car after taking it on an errand. More than usual. About beach ball size and continued to drip for awhile when parked. None of the reservoirs are missing any water. It has now done this twice today…
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Bubbles in coolant reservoir

After driving for about 30 min then stopping I hear bubbling coming from coolant reservoir. Also if I drive for longer period and come to stop lights at traffic intersections temperature gauge starts moving up, does not reach red, then as soon as I…
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Mini r50 cooling issue

My daughter has a 2004 r50 mini, which keeps on overheating. I have changed the rad, cooling fan, pump, temp sensor, pressure cap, & 2 x thermostats. I bleed the system through all 3 bleed screws, & the heater blows hot. But after a run the engine…
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