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Re: steam coming from radiator area
Posted by BobS (more from BobS) on Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:37:16
In Reply to: steam coming from radiator area, Name Left Blank, Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:39:43
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If the radiator hose is ballooning, it needs to be replaced ASAP before it ruptures and leaves you stranded. A weak hose can leak or emit a fine spray that can result in "steam". If you are lucky, replacing the hose will take care of the problem. When the hose is off, look into the radiator, it should be fairly clean, a layer of slime from minerals in tap water is not good. Slime can restrict coolant flow through the radiator and heater core. A good brand name radiator cleaner and flush can get rid of most of the slime. It may take more than one application of cleaner to clean it up. Do not use tap water in the radiator, it can cause to slime built up quite rapidly and cause cooling and heating problems. Use only distilled water in the cooling system it is obtainable on gallon jugs at grocery stores.
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- steam coming from radiator area, Name Left Blank, Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:39:43
- Dew..., Larry West , Fri, 5 Jul 2013 06:17:06
- Re: steam coming from radiator area, T. Christopher, Thu, 4 Jul 2013 05:43:30
- Re: steam coming from radiator area, Bill Homer , Wed, 3 Jul 2013 20:27:38
- Re: steam coming from radiator area, BobS, Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:37:16 <-- Viewing This Message
- Transmission cooler line?, JerseySaab , Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:24:16
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