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Why is my coolant boiling and smoking?

Why is my coolant boiling and smoking?

When there’s a leak in the cooling system, the pressure of the liquid drops and so does the boiling point of the coolant/antifreeze. With a head gasket leak, overheating can happen rapidly, with white steam pouring from beneath the bonnet.

Is it OK if my coolant reservoir is empty?

If the coolant reservoir is completely empty, you can’t just refill it. You need to check the level of coolant in the radiator as well. Wait until the radiator has cooled. Opening it hot can cause serious burns (very hot coolant can spray out).

Why is my rad smoking?

The radiator prevents overheating by cooling the fluid that flows around the engine block to dissipates the engine’s heat. When you see smoke coming from the radiator, it is an indicator that the radiator has not been able to do this job and the car is overheating as a result.

Can a bad thermostat cause you to lose coolant?

It’s possible that the thermostat isn’t allowing the coolant to flow when it’s stuck in the closed position. This can cause other hoses to leak as well as cause your vehicle’s coolant to leak on the ground.

Will a stuck thermostat cause overheating?

If the thermostat becomes stuck in the closed position, the circulation of the coolant is blocked so the coolant cannot get to the radiator to be cooled which causes the engine to overheat.

Why does my Chevy Blazer keep overheating?

While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Blazer is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

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What happens when the radiator fans stop working?

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