bagllka.blogg.se - Coolant tank for 2002 grand prix

Adding coolant to the external reservoir only puts coolant back into the engine slowly, and that is only if there is no big leak in the engine cooling system. Adding coolant just to the coolant overflow tank won't protect your engine - you will have to add coolant directly to the radiator. There are some very important things to remember now: There is also the off chance that it might also be some other, different problem. A good mechanic should be able to diagnose this condition. This could give you the symptoms of no external leak but constant coolant loss. It is possible that before you bought the car or during one of your 'low coolant light' episodes, the engine could have overheated enough to slightly warp the cylinder head causing a small internal coolant leak. Repeat the procedure if necessary, until the fluid is nearly colorless.OK, you bought a used car with a cracked coolant overflow tank and probably a failing/leaking water pump.Follow the drain and fill procedure using only clean, drinkable water.Install the coolant recovery reservoir.

Clean and flush the coolant recovery reservoir with clean, drinkable water.

When the cooling system becomes contaminated, the cooling system should be flushed thoroughly to remove the contaminants before the engine is seriously damaged. The surfactant and soap does not amount to much and there is water in your fluid already. Washer fluid is basically 95% water, 4% alcohol. Disconnect the tank, drain it and put fresh coolant in it. This is if you haven’t started the engine and only filled the reservoir. You may be able to drain or suck out the the contaminated coolant. It is not safe to drive the vehicle this way.

Is it safe to drive and is it a big deal? I put a gallon in. I put windshield washer fluid in my coolant tank.