Common questions

How to know if radiator cap is bad?

How to know if radiator cap is bad?

Symptoms of a Bad Radiator Cap

  1. Leaking coolant.
  2. Engine overheating.
  3. Collapsed radiator hose.
  4. Coolant reservoir tank overflowing.

Where does the coolant leak in a Ford F150?

The large water tube runs under the intake. Next is the water pump. They trickle at first and many times there is a colored trail below the pump. Next comes the motor oil cooler/warmer. It can leak but will enter the motor oil causing a change in that.

What causes a car to lose coolant while running?

The steam disperses inside the engine compartment. With high engine temperatures, the steam evaporates or moisture collects on the engine compartment firewall and fender wells. Coolant loss results, without obvious puddles signs.

What causes an oil leak on a Ford 5.4 Triton?

Oil Pan Gasket Leak The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak on the Ford 5.4 Triton engine. It is not a major issue as it is usually corrected with gasket replacement. However, on certain Ford F-150 models, the oil may leak on the hot exhaust system which results in a strong smell of burning oil.

Can a water pump leak in a Ford F150?

Seeing as the intake manifold has no water running thru it you can rule its gasket as ok. The large water tube runs under the intake. Next is the water pump. They trickle at first and many times there is a colored trail below the pump. Next comes the motor oil cooler/warmer. It can leak but will enter the motor oil causing a change in that.

The large water tube runs under the intake. Next is the water pump. They trickle at first and many times there is a colored trail below the pump. Next comes the motor oil cooler/warmer. It can leak but will enter the motor oil causing a change in that.

How many gallons of coolant does a Ford F150 have?

Several threads here and elsewhere say four gallons. Which is it? After draining at the radiator and drivers side block drain, I got maybe 2.5 gallons of water back in. Is there really 3-4 gallons of coolant hiding behind the passenger block drain (and where is it, btw?

The steam disperses inside the engine compartment. With high engine temperatures, the steam evaporates or moisture collects on the engine compartment firewall and fender wells. Coolant loss results, without obvious puddles signs.

Oil Pan Gasket Leak The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak on the Ford 5.4 Triton engine. It is not a major issue as it is usually corrected with gasket replacement. However, on certain Ford F-150 models, the oil may leak on the hot exhaust system which results in a strong smell of burning oil.

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