Whats a safe radiator mix, I just flushed mine,now runs up to 3/4-way to much water?
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Whats a safe radiator mix, I just flushed mine,now runs up to 3/4-way to much water?
I thought I heard it was better to put in more water than coolant, my car would run up to 1/2, so I drained it and put like 75% water, 25% coolant, and water wetter. Im here in Ohio, and it was only 60 today and the bitch kept going up to 3/4! Im moving to Flordia this summer, so Ill definetely need to get this figured out.
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whatcha mean RETed?
what do you mean by the water wetter changes things? And is it bad for me to run that much water? Could that be why Im runnin so frickin hot?
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It is better to run water if you are not afraid of freezes. But it is possible that you still have air in your system, and that is causing the overheating. Are you sure you bled the system properly? No air bubbles left? Do not drive the car until you have this figured out, as even running that much hotter is VERY bad for the engine.
Try changing your thermostat and being sure you bled your system and more water is better, when there is no possibility of freezes.
Try changing your thermostat and being sure you bled your system and more water is better, when there is no possibility of freezes.
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Originally posted by ponykiller
It is better to run water if you are not afraid of freezes.
It is better to run water if you are not afraid of freezes.
INTBR, Check the thermostat opens and closes at the correct temps, check there's no air in the system and check the radiator is not blocked (it should be evently hot along the length of the tank).
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2
I bet there is air in it..
I bet there is air in it..
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On an 86-87, there is a bleed screw in the side of the radiator neck on the passenger side (upper). I believe '88's are the same way. Loosen this screw (It should have a large wing on it to allow it to be done by hand) until you get coolant out of it. You should get the air first. Reinstall and tighten the screw gizmo, you should be bled!
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Run the engine with the radiator cap fill (on the thermostat housing) off until the thermostat pops open (i.e. bubbles).  Keep filling until it levels off.  Cap when done.
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