Add coolant light
08-15-13, 02:46 PM
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Add coolant light
Hey guys if anyone could help me out that would be awesome my rx7 add coolant like keeps turning on randomly and when it does the car starts to over heat can anyone help me out here?
It's an 88 Rx7 N/A.
It's an 88 Rx7 N/A.
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08-16-13, 03:01 AM
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Welcome if your having the same problem as me then you may have a leak somewhere around the engine find signs of any leaking.
I can't be of much help though im still learning but thought I would say that much xD
I can't be of much help though im still learning but thought I would say that much xD
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08-16-13, 10:43 AM
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Yea I actually did fill it back up with anti freeze I pulled thermostat looked like crap I replaced it and still overheats? Car also has electric fan with toggle switch so fan is always on
08-16-13, 10:45 AM
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Ill definitely check the motor right now see what I find.
08-16-13, 07:18 PM
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is it overheating at idle or only when driven?
check the cap and see what rating it has and also if the system is actually holding that pressure.
actually check the new thermostat and confirm that it is opening.
are you getting any smoke/steam out the exhaust?
how often do you have to refill the system?
check the cap and see what rating it has and also if the system is actually holding that pressure.
actually check the new thermostat and confirm that it is opening.
are you getting any smoke/steam out the exhaust?
how often do you have to refill the system?
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08-16-13, 10:37 PM
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I recently just filled it with antifreeze seemed like it was just water in the system and it overheats at idle when driving its fine I think my electric fan isn't big enough to cool the motor I'm gonna replace the water pump just to be safe. The cap is holding pressure and I did my best to get all air out system and seems to run better.
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Post pics of your engine bay,especially the things around the rad location.
Leaks?.got any?..dripping?..
Checked any of that yet?
If you are overheating or losing coolant then you should find out WHY you are losing coolant as it just doesn't drink it like it was Gatorade.
08-17-13, 03:06 PM
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I'm running a front mount it a single 12 inch fan im wondering if maybe the fan isn't big enough to cool the motor I haven't had the add coolant light sense I flushed it. And no I don't got any leaks at all.
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