can i drive my car if radiator is leaking?
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Driving with a radiator leak is a dangerous operation, as it will very likely cause your engine to overheat. If you are driving down the road and notice your engine is overheating, pull over immediately and let the vehicle cool down.
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Yes, run the engine Running the engine helps to get any air bubbles out of the system. Do I need to run the engine with the radiator cap off whenever I add coolant to the radiator or only when I drain/flush the system?
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If your fan clutch is frozen on full lock (and i would guess it is, since it roars all the time and has bad mileage and no balls), i would say it's fine for you to drive it for the time being. If the clutch wasn't locking up anymore, now that would be different (the fan wouldn't cool properly).
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It will do no harm turning the AC on for faster heat in the vehicle. I've been doing it for years. It sure beats waiting for the coolant to get hot enough before you get heat out of the vents.
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The answer is you should not. You can drive the car until it breaks down completely (and it will). While doing so you will, as pointed out by other answers, run the risk of damaging the converter but you also run the risk of fire. If the coil is faulty very bad things can happen.
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['There Could be a Leak. One common sign a radiator is going bad is if it is leaking coolant, which can be caused by a crack. ... ', 'There Could be Rust. ... ', 'Overheating is a Sign of Radiator Problems. ... ', 'A Thermostat Goes Bad. ... ', 'Air is Present in the Cooling System. ... ', 'The Water Pump Fails. ... ', 'An Obstruction in the Cooling System.']
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While it may not be especially dangerous to drive a vehicle that is leaking transmission fluid, it is not a good idea because the vehicle may not run properly. ... Once you notice transmission fluid in your driveway, even if it is a small amount, you need to get the leak repaired.
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['Pull over to a safe location and turn off the engine.', 'Do not open the hood until the car has completely cooled or the temperature gauge has moved from hot to cool.', 'Check the coolant (also called antifreeze) level in the radiator. ... ', 'Make sure the radiator cap is cool before opening it.']
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['Coolant leak at the front-center of your car. ... ', 'Water pump pulley is loose and making whining sounds. ... ', 'Engine is overheating. ... ', 'Steam coming from your radiator.']
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Without a radiator cap, the liquid overflows. Engine overheating can have devastating consequences. The engine begins to "ping" and lose power. This can cause piston, ring and rod bearing damage.
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So, Yes, you can drive a car with a cracked engine block, if you can continuously replenish the water that is leaking out. If you can't do that then the operating time could be from 10 minutes to several hours.
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Because of the many types, this has to be car specific. Since the question has been reworded, your car should never overheat. If there is no fluid in the radiator, it will take your car about 15 minutes to fail, a lot quicker if it is under load such as going up hill or high speed.
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But it depends on the level of the coolant. If the coolant is low but above the minimum mark, then you are still fine to run the car for a few days, but if the coolant is below the minimum mark, please do not even try to drive your car like that so you don't knock your engine. You need to top up the coolant.
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Along with being dangerous to you and your passengers, it can also affect the performance of your car. If the exhaust is leaking, that also means the engine's performance is messed up. It can negatively impact the power and even lower your fuel economy. It's amazing how a leak could cause all that, but it can.
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6 Answers. It can absolutely be started without a radiator. You will not cause any damage as long as the engine does not overheat. If you don't run it long enough for the engine to get too hot, it's not an issue.
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Drive To A Service Station. Adding coolant does nothing to address the problem that caused your engine to overheat in the first place, but it often allows you to drive safely to the nearest repair station. “A professional will need to inspect your car's cooling system,” says Reina.
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Make sure there is no air in the radiator. Using a radiator key and a cloth, release any air trapped in the radiator. Remember to top the heating system up with water should it be a pressurised (sealed) system. ... Always remember to check the lockshield valve on the radiator is open and that the TRV pin is not stuck down.