Coolant Archives – CarTreatments.com Car Maintenance, General Repair, Troubleshooting, and Everything Car Related Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:52:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://cartreatments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-gear2-32x32.png Coolant Archives – CarTreatments.com 32 32 Why Is My Temperature Gauge Rising But My Car Is Not Overheating? https://cartreatments.com/temperature-gauge-rising-but-car-not-overheating/ https://cartreatments.com/temperature-gauge-rising-but-car-not-overheating/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:45:10 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=510625 Though we give little thought toward the potential of a breakdown until it inevitably occurs, one can be certain that they will eventually find themselves faced with such circumstances. When this occurs, we have no choice but to get to ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/temperature-gauge-rising-but-car-not-overheating/feed/ 1 5 Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Fan (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/bad-radiator-fan-symptoms/ https://cartreatments.com/bad-radiator-fan-symptoms/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:17:58 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=510149 For a vehicle to run at peak efficiency, its engine must operate within the desired temperature range. When operating below this threshold for lengthy periods of time, combustion efficiency suffers, while noxious exhaust emissions increase significantly. On the other hand, ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/bad-radiator-fan-symptoms/feed/ 0 Overfilled Your Coolant? (Here’s What Can Happen) https://cartreatments.com/overfilled-coolant/ https://cartreatments.com/overfilled-coolant/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:58:31 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=508368 Overfilling your cooling system is not a good idea. In this article we will discuss what can happen if you overfill your coolant, how to remove excess coolant, and how to correctly top off your coolant. But first let’s look ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/overfilled-coolant/feed/ 0 7 Causes of a Cold Lower Radiator Hose https://cartreatments.com/lower-radiator-hose-cold/ https://cartreatments.com/lower-radiator-hose-cold/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:40:53 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=508174 If you are having cooling system problems with your car, truck, or SUV, such as intermittent or continuous elevated engine temperature, the presence of a cold lower radiator hose may help in the diagnosis of the problem. This can be ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/lower-radiator-hose-cold/feed/ 0 3 Causes of Radiator Hose Collapse (and How to Fix It) https://cartreatments.com/radiator-hose-collapse/ https://cartreatments.com/radiator-hose-collapse/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:16:44 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=507801 Radiator hoses convey engine coolant to and from the radiator. The upper hose carries hot coolant from the engine to the radiator. The lower hose carries the cooled fluid back to the water pump and then back into the engine. ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/radiator-hose-collapse/feed/ 4 Can I Put Water In My Radiator in an Emergency? https://cartreatments.com/water-in-radiator/ https://cartreatments.com/water-in-radiator/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:52:29 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=507562 Summer has finally arrived, and you are enroute to the beach for a much anticipated family vacation. All is well, and you are only a few short hours from your destination when the unexpected brings your travel to an abrupt ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/water-in-radiator/feed/ 4 Understanding the Different Types (and Colors) of Coolant https://cartreatments.com/types-of-coolant/ https://cartreatments.com/types-of-coolant/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:08:17 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=507389 The gasoline or diesel engine in your car or truck produces the necessary power to push you down the road. At the same time, that engine produces a considerable amount of waste energy in the form of heat. And that ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/types-of-coolant/feed/ 4 Losing Coolant But No Visible Leaks? (Here’s What to Do) https://cartreatments.com/losing-coolant-but-no-leaks/ https://cartreatments.com/losing-coolant-but-no-leaks/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:57:47 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=505788 While you should check your fluid levels every time you fill-up the gas tank, most people leave it to the mechanics. It’s a huge mistake. Just because you don’t see any fluids on the ground doesn’t mean that everything is ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/losing-coolant-but-no-leaks/feed/ 60 5 Symptoms of a Bad Coolant Temp Sensor (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/bad-coolant-temperature-sensor-symptoms/ https://cartreatments.com/bad-coolant-temperature-sensor-symptoms/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:34:55 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=314 Today’s vehicles utilize an elaborate network of sensors, modules, and wires to assist an engine in achieving the highest degree of operational efficiency. The sensors contained within this network monitor a number of values related to critical engine operation, and ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/bad-coolant-temperature-sensor-symptoms/feed/ 12 6 Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap (and When to Replace) https://cartreatments.com/bad-radiator-cap-symptoms/ https://cartreatments.com/bad-radiator-cap-symptoms/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:03:56 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=711 Combustion engines generate a lot of heat just from normal operation. Without removing heat from the engine, the vehicle will encounter a slew of problems that eventually lead to engine failure. A failure of the cooling system could leave you ... Read more

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