What happens to the radiator on a GM car?
What happens to the radiator on a GM car?
The radiator on your GM vehicle houses the water and coolant your engine needs to run cool and efficient. Should your radiator spring a leak, your engine will not get the cooling liquids that it needs and could overheat and seize up.
Is it necessary to run the engine after adding radiator?
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? Yes. You do it whenever you drain coolant out of the system unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer.
Can a GM radiator be damaged by Rust?
Radiators are long-lasting parts, but should yours rust out or otherwise become damaged, you will notice a rise in temperature and fluids leaking out. Whether you drive a Chevy Volt or Buick Regal, buy an OEM GM radiator before your engine becomes damaged permanently.
What kind of coolant do you put in the radiator?
Fill the radiator to the top with GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL coolant. Replace the radiator fill cap. Start the engine and let it warm to operating temperature. Shut the engine off. Remove the radiator fill cap (the coolant will not be hot enough to be dangerous) and check the fluid level.
The radiator on your GM vehicle houses the water and coolant your engine needs to run cool and efficient. Should your radiator spring a leak, your engine will not get the cooling liquids that it needs and could overheat and seize up.
Fill the radiator to the top with GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL coolant. Replace the radiator fill cap. Start the engine and let it warm to operating temperature. Shut the engine off. Remove the radiator fill cap (the coolant will not be hot enough to be dangerous) and check the fluid level.
How to refill a fully sealed car radiator?
Open the bleed screws on the hoses and connections. They are usually thumbscrews and can be opened with the fingers. Those on the water pump or other metal fittings may need a small spanner to open them. When refilling, raise the front of the car on axle stands to make the top of the radiator the highest point in the system.
Do you need an OEM radiator for a Chevy Volt?
Whether you drive a Chevy Volt or Buick Regal, buy an OEM GM radiator before your engine becomes damaged permanently. OEM radiators are the right fit for your engine compartment. The bolts will line up and the hoses will be the right length.
