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CBaez Prowler Enthusiast From:Brea, Ca, US |
posted 08-09-2005 03:29 PM
Need some Help!!I was Giving my kat a check up yesterday for fluid levels ,oil,break fluid,power steering fluid and Radiator. everything ok!! But now My Temp guage is starting to run hot!! I did add some water to the radiator when I was checking all the fluids. I had absolutely no heating problems until I did this. Could adding a little water to the radiator do this? Some advise Please!! |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 08-09-2005 04:18 PM
Is the cap on tight. |
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 08-09-2005 06:19 PM
If you had to add fluid, maybe there's a leak somewhere. If the system isn't burped from all the air, you could have an airpocket in the system. Do a search on this site about cooling systems etc. |
CBaez Prowler Enthusiast From:Brea, Ca, US |
posted 08-09-2005 09:25 PM
The Cap is tight! I did read the past post on burping the air out. Seems a bit confusing to do. My kat is not overheating its the temp gauge is now reaching to the center and just above. It never did that prior to me adding a little water. I should have just left alone |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-09-2005 09:34 PM
CB - if the temp needle is just above the center point,,,,you don't have any problem. In Az,,,,,we see the needle at 3/4's many days during the summer months. |
CBaez Prowler Enthusiast From:Brea, Ca, US |
posted 08-09-2005 09:54 PM
Hmm! I guess this is a normal thing in Az, I will keep an eye on my guage hopefully this doesnt get any worse. |
NIKKI Prowler Newbie From:CANTON OHIO USA |
posted 08-10-2005 01:28 PM
Sounds normal mine runs half to just a little above half on a 90 degree day with air on, I wouldnt worry about it unless it gets above 3/4 point. |
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 08-10-2005 03:54 PM
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dpena POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 08-10-2005 05:12 PM
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CBaez Prowler Enthusiast From:Brea, Ca, US |
posted 08-10-2005 06:40 PM
Well I drove from Fullerton to Pasadena and it was pretty warm today. I also had the Air on and my temp gauge pointer did not get passed the center although it did stay there. I am just not used to seeing it there, I drove all summer and it never even got close to the center. But I guess if it stays at the center I shouldn't worry about it. Thanks for all the replies guys!! |
Gene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St.Petersburg,Fl USA |
posted 08-10-2005 09:31 PM
My Kat has always read just past half summer or winter driving.Summer driving here is 90+ each day,really to hot for top down until after sunset.It does not sound like you have any problem at all.Just enjoy. |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 08-11-2005 03:36 PM
If your cooling system is intact (not leaking) and your electric cooling fan is operating (should cycle with A/C on), and your coolant is fresh (not over 3 yrs/36,000 old), try this fix. Dust, dirt, salt, bugs, etc. can, over time, clog up/coat the cooling fins in the radiator. With the engine off, take your garden hose with the hose end sprayer installed, and from the back side of the cooling system radiator flush/wash the radiator for a couple of minutes. Try to get the most area coverage possible, but try not to soak the electric fan motor to bad. This has helped me in the past! |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-12-2005 08:32 AM
While I agree with Quincy's point of view,,,,,I use my air compressor to blow high-pressure air from the back side of the radiator through it,,,instead of water. jmo |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 08-12-2005 02:02 PM
I have seen the high pressure air work as good or better than the water. Problem with the air method is you need a high quality, high volume air compressor, and not every home owner has one. Most home owners do have either a well or city water hook up. Also, the water flushes out the clingy salt residue a bit better than compressed air. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-23-2005 02:39 AM
To add water you should just be putting it in the plastic reservoir/overflow and not the radiator. I don't think you have a problem, however. |
kees POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Capelle, Zuid Holland, Netherlands |
posted 08-23-2005 04:58 AM
I agree with Ed. No need to open the cap on the radiator. I personally would never add any 'water' but the appropriate radiator fluid. Adding water evaporates and will put corrosion into your radiator and engine in the longer term. Kees |
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