As we’ve mentioned, your car may manage to go a couple of miles. Still, in most cases, the vehicle will stop running when the temperature reaches its maximum. When a car overheats, the best course of action is
You need something that will not leak and one that will allow more air to pass through. Thus the steel plate I made has a threaded piece of pipe coming out of it with a brass barb screwed to this. I usually use a gasket making material- usually the blue stuff- and barely tighten ...
A car engine can look like a big confusing jumble of metal, tubes and wires to the uninitiated. You might want to know what's going on simply out of curiosity. Or perhaps you arebuying a new car, and you hear things like "2.5-liter incline four" and "turbocharged" and "start/stop ...
A critical part of your car is the coolant, helping to prevent your motor from overheating. Often, we may not know that there is a leak, only noticing it when it’s too late. Your car should have a sensor, but if you don’t maintain it, you could check for other signs that you ...
Volvo V90 engine overheating is a serious issue that can lead to significant damage if not addressed promptly. Several factors can contribute to engine...
Before inserting a new thermostat, use a scraper to remove all traces of the old housing gasket ; take great care so that you do not damage the housing. Use a nailbrush or a piece of wood to avoid scratching the metal. Block the opening with rag while you do so, to stop bits of ...
If you suspect a head gasket leak, have the cooling system pressure tested. If it fails to hold pressure, there is an internal leak. A "block tester" can also be used to diagnose a leaky head gasket. This device draws air from the cooling system into a chamber that contains a special...
If the needle drifts between 5 and 19 there may be a leak at the cylinder-head gasket. It is possible to check cylinder compressions by using a vacuum gauge , if you have one or if one is fitted to your car. If the needle of the gauge drops to zero when the engine is idling, ...
Have you ever opened the hood of your car and wondered what was going on in there? A car engine can look like a big confusing jumble of metal, tubes and wires to the uninitiated. You might want to know what's going on simply out of curiosity. Or perhaps you are buying a new car,...
Whenever your cylinder head is cracked or damaged in any way, coolant will leak out of it and get mixed in with the engine oil. Once that happens, the oil will become contaminated.This doesn’t need to be a big crack; all it takes is a tiny crack to create thick bursts of white ...