Engine smoking......HELP!!!
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Engine smoking......HELP!!!
Hey, I have a little problem. Last week my car was over heating but it needed antifreeze/water. After i put some in the car hasn't over heated. But after i drive the car for a while, i see a little smoke coming from the reservoir and after when i open the cap (after it cools down). The fan doesn't come on.
Does anyone know what it could be???
Thanks
Does anyone know what it could be???
Thanks
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Re: Engine smoking......HELP!!! (lax1089)
*not sure*
i think that if there is "little" smoke coming from it is because you added to much water? i dont think anything is wrong with it. just put more anti-freeze in there. look at your temp guage on the cluster if everything is fine then let it be. Or to be safe take it to a shop you trust and let them check your engine.
My car had a broken radiator (97 honda accord se) and i drove that thing for like a week, everytime i see the temp go higher then 3/4 i pull over turn on the E-light and shut of my car (fan spin) just go to the reservoir add "water" to it and drove home, did it for one week. after that i replace the radiator and add water/anti-freeze to it.
what i do is:
winter : 2/3 cup of water, rest is anti-freeze
summer: one cup of anti-freeze. rest is water.
edit: why would he need to replace a hubcaps?
Modified by nViDia-ForCeZ at 7:13 PM 2/2/2007
i think that if there is "little" smoke coming from it is because you added to much water? i dont think anything is wrong with it. just put more anti-freeze in there. look at your temp guage on the cluster if everything is fine then let it be. Or to be safe take it to a shop you trust and let them check your engine.
My car had a broken radiator (97 honda accord se) and i drove that thing for like a week, everytime i see the temp go higher then 3/4 i pull over turn on the E-light and shut of my car (fan spin) just go to the reservoir add "water" to it and drove home, did it for one week. after that i replace the radiator and add water/anti-freeze to it.
what i do is:
winter : 2/3 cup of water, rest is anti-freeze
summer: one cup of anti-freeze. rest is water.
edit: why would he need to replace a hubcaps?
Modified by nViDia-ForCeZ at 7:13 PM 2/2/2007
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Re: Engine smoking......HELP!!! (Dj^BaNNeD)
Lol yeah, don't know why da hell that has to do something with my transmission anyways lol. The car drives fine, the temp stays at its place, the fan doesnt come on. I actually didnt see any smoke the times i drove it today.
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Hmm.... maybe the radiator has a small hole that when water comes into contact with the engine it crates vapors [smoke]
But since u said the smoke is coming form the res.... that could be another problem....
But since u said the smoke is coming form the res.... that could be another problem....
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Just remember, with whatever mix you use, you should use distilled water instead of tap water. That will prevent your radiator from rusting out, and your coolant lines from accumulating buildup.
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i dont know about yall but that how i mix my antifreeze with water. =] work pretty good.
somtime when am lazy to go get water i just use pure antifreee only.
Modified by nViDia-ForCeZ at 8:03 PM 2/3/2007
somtime when am lazy to go get water i just use pure antifreee only.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you're retarded so its ok for when your rad. rusts out and you need a new engine cus you warped your head.
go for it. really. i dare you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude... i ask my uncle and he told me that he use ONLY anti-freeze in his car summer and winter (summer he add 50/50). he used to own a a mitsu eclips for like 6 years with 40k and there not a problem with the engine or the radiator.which he has own the longest. now he own a 05 TL use anti0freeze for 2 years not a problem with the car. in his life he has owned like 6 car all used antifreeze with no water added to it. nothing wrong only reason why he has that many is because he want to catch up on new cars. not to brag but just pointing out what i seen and ask.
i have read the manual so watch it for calling me retard because that just prove to me your ignorant.
you dare me? it been done =]
go for it. really. i dare you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude... i ask my uncle and he told me that he use ONLY anti-freeze in his car summer and winter (summer he add 50/50). he used to own a a mitsu eclips for like 6 years with 40k and there not a problem with the engine or the radiator.which he has own the longest. now he own a 05 TL use anti0freeze for 2 years not a problem with the car. in his life he has owned like 6 car all used antifreeze with no water added to it. nothing wrong only reason why he has that many is because he want to catch up on new cars. not to brag but just pointing out what i seen and ask.
i have read the manual so watch it for calling me retard because that just prove to me your ignorant.
you dare me? it been done =]
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nViDia-ForCeZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dude... i ask my uncle and he told me that he use ONLY anti-freeze in his car summer and winter (summer he add 50/50). he used to own a a mitsu eclips for like 6 years with 40k and there not a problem with the engine or the radiator.which he has own the longest. now he own a 05 TL use anti0freeze for 2 years not a problem with the car. in his life he has owned like 6 car all used antifreeze with no water added to it. nothing wrong only reason why he has that many is because he want to catch up on new cars. not to brag but just pointing out what i seen and ask.
i have read the manual so watch it for calling me retard because that just prove to me your ignorant.
you dare me? it been done =]</TD></TR></TABLE>
uh brag? kid your so stupid. you don't know anything, and your telling people wrong infromation. why would someone use PURE antifreeze when IT SAYS NOT TO. you just must be like the coolest person ever,
to you.
dude... i ask my uncle and he told me that he use ONLY anti-freeze in his car summer and winter (summer he add 50/50). he used to own a a mitsu eclips for like 6 years with 40k and there not a problem with the engine or the radiator.which he has own the longest. now he own a 05 TL use anti0freeze for 2 years not a problem with the car. in his life he has owned like 6 car all used antifreeze with no water added to it. nothing wrong only reason why he has that many is because he want to catch up on new cars. not to brag but just pointing out what i seen and ask.
i have read the manual so watch it for calling me retard because that just prove to me your ignorant.
you dare me? it been done =]</TD></TR></TABLE>
uh brag? kid your so stupid. you don't know anything, and your telling people wrong infromation. why would someone use PURE antifreeze when IT SAYS NOT TO. you just must be like the coolest person ever,
to you.
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OK OK, let's settle this argument. For all of those who didn't know, especially you, nViDia ForCeZ you should mix your antifreeze 50/50. Luckily, you probably live in an area where extreme temperatures are not commonplace. But according to a major antifreeze manufacturer:
A. Why is it important to mix antifreeze with water?
Antifreeze contains chemicals that protect your engine against rust and corrosion, as well as freeze-up and boil over protection. Water is required to activate the chemicals in the inhibitor package. Furthermore, adding water to antifreeze actually increases the freeze-up and boil over protection provided. For example, a mix of 40% antifreeze and 60% water provides freeze-up protection down to -10°F and boil over protection up to 259°F. In comparison, a mix of 70% antifreeze and 30% water provides freeze-up protection down to -62°F and boil over protection up to 270°F. However, we do not recommend adding more than 70% antifreeze. This would limit the corrosion and freeze up protection and heat transfer capabilities of the antifreeze.
So bottom line, mix your antifreeze, protect your engine.
A. Why is it important to mix antifreeze with water?
Antifreeze contains chemicals that protect your engine against rust and corrosion, as well as freeze-up and boil over protection. Water is required to activate the chemicals in the inhibitor package. Furthermore, adding water to antifreeze actually increases the freeze-up and boil over protection provided. For example, a mix of 40% antifreeze and 60% water provides freeze-up protection down to -10°F and boil over protection up to 259°F. In comparison, a mix of 70% antifreeze and 30% water provides freeze-up protection down to -62°F and boil over protection up to 270°F. However, we do not recommend adding more than 70% antifreeze. This would limit the corrosion and freeze up protection and heat transfer capabilities of the antifreeze.
So bottom line, mix your antifreeze, protect your engine.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
uh brag? kid your so stupid. you don't know anything, and your telling people wrong infromation. why would someone use PURE antifreeze when IT SAYS NOT TO. you just must be like the coolest person ever, to you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
am stupid but smarter then you. i didnt tell anyone to do anything. i just tell them what i do to my OWN car and what my UNCLE does. get your information stright buddy
why? because water freeze when it is cold that why i use less water in the winter and a lot of water in the summer time. think about it =] so your going to do what ever the manual has to say?
like oil, oil dont need to be replace every 3k you can use engine oil for like up to 4k or more if you want too and am tlking abou daily drive not abused type of car.
uh brag? kid your so stupid. you don't know anything, and your telling people wrong infromation. why would someone use PURE antifreeze when IT SAYS NOT TO. you just must be like the coolest person ever,
to you.</TD></TR></TABLE>am stupid but smarter then you. i didnt tell anyone to do anything. i just tell them what i do to my OWN car and what my UNCLE does. get your information stright buddy
why? because water freeze when it is cold that why i use less water in the winter and a lot of water in the summer time. think about it =] so your going to do what ever the manual has to say?like oil, oil dont need to be replace every 3k you can use engine oil for like up to 4k or more if you want too and am tlking abou daily drive not abused type of car.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by accord2021 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK OK, let's settle this argument. For all of those who didn't know, especially you, nViDia ForCeZ you should mix your antifreeze 50/50. Luckily, you probably live in an area where extreme temperatures are not commonplace. But according to a major antifreeze manufacturer:
A. Why is it important to mix antifreeze with water?
Antifreeze contains chemicals that protect your engine against rust and corrosion, as well as freeze-up and boil over protection. Water is required to activate the chemicals in the inhibitor package. Furthermore, adding water to antifreeze actually increases the freeze-up and boil over protection provided. For example, a mix of 40% antifreeze and 60% water provides freeze-up protection down to -10°F and boil over protection up to 259°F. In comparison, a mix of 70% antifreeze and 30% water provides freeze-up protection down to -62°F and boil over protection up to 270°F. However, we do not recommend adding more than 70% antifreeze. This would limit the corrosion and freeze up protection and heat transfer capabilities of the antifreeze.
So bottom line, mix your antifreeze, protect your engine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude your stupid too.. i live in ''michigan" if you can read my info.
and for the dumb fact you just pull up where i live is cold if you didnt notice and that is why i use less water in the winter. why the hell would you use anti freeze when you can use water in the summer? to waste money on antifreeze? my engine aint going higher then 250°F unless i abused it which i dont. your fact is pointless to me.
A. Why is it important to mix antifreeze with water?
Antifreeze contains chemicals that protect your engine against rust and corrosion, as well as freeze-up and boil over protection. Water is required to activate the chemicals in the inhibitor package. Furthermore, adding water to antifreeze actually increases the freeze-up and boil over protection provided. For example, a mix of 40% antifreeze and 60% water provides freeze-up protection down to -10°F and boil over protection up to 259°F. In comparison, a mix of 70% antifreeze and 30% water provides freeze-up protection down to -62°F and boil over protection up to 270°F. However, we do not recommend adding more than 70% antifreeze. This would limit the corrosion and freeze up protection and heat transfer capabilities of the antifreeze.
So bottom line, mix your antifreeze, protect your engine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude your stupid too.. i live in ''michigan" if you can read my info.
and for the dumb fact you just pull up where i live is cold if you didnt notice and that is why i use less water in the winter. why the hell would you use anti freeze when you can use water in the summer? to waste money on antifreeze? my engine aint going higher then 250°F unless i abused it which i dont. your fact is pointless to me.
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why waste the money to buy anti freeze every winter when you could properally mix it and not have to worry about it for 5 years.
so, again, your retarded, but like you said its your car to ruin. your uncle is probably not doing that, and if he is, then your both retarded for wasting the money. and your only 17, and gone thru two cars. hmm.
so, again, your retarded, but like you said its your car to ruin. your uncle is probably not doing that, and if he is, then your both retarded for wasting the money. and your only 17, and gone thru two cars. hmm.
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and who said anything about oil you dumb dumb human being. not every oil is rated for more than 3k, and yes i would folllow the manual seeing its not going to do anything but prolong the life of my car and keep it in top running shape. Unlike you, who knows nothing.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why waste the money to buy anti freeze every winter when you could properally mix it and not have to worry about it for 5 years.
so, again, your retarded, but like you said its your car to ruin. your uncle is probably not doing that, and if he is, then your both retarded for wasting the money. and your only 17, and gone thru two cars. hmm.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hell yea i crash my accord so what? little speeding, messing around your point is?
it not because the radiator broke or anything wrong with the car. had it for almost 1 1/2 year.
i use a lot of anti freeze in the winter is because it cold here. if not i would of use 50/50 in the winter time. so again your ignorant. age dont mean anything. if you like doing what is your dream it easy.
so, again, your retarded, but like you said its your car to ruin. your uncle is probably not doing that, and if he is, then your both retarded for wasting the money. and your only 17, and gone thru two cars. hmm.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hell yea i crash my accord so what? little speeding, messing around your point is?
it not because the radiator broke or anything wrong with the car. had it for almost 1 1/2 year.
i use a lot of anti freeze in the winter is because it cold here. if not i would of use 50/50 in the winter time. so again your ignorant.
age dont mean anything. if you like doing what is your dream it easy.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and who said anything about oil you dumb dumb human being. not every oil is rated for more than 3k, and yes i would folllow the manual seeing its not going to do anything but prolong the life of my car and keep it in top running shape. Unlike you, who knows nothing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it okie "dumb dumb" guy i was just giving a example but i guess you didnt catch that. i know your ignorant and cant find other word to replace those bad words of yours. what engine oil that is not rated more then 3k show me.
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uh alot aren't. Oh, and i thought you didn't abuse your cars. You think your such and E-thug and its really funny. You have no knowledge of cars, you can't even say anything smart on your own, and i have yet to see you give someone helpful information.
and i said you could use 70/30 but i guess you can't read.
and i said you could use 70/30 but i guess you can't read.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">uh alot aren't. Oh, and i thought you didn't abuse your cars. You think your such and E-thug and its really funny. You have no knowledge of cars, you can't even say anything smart on your own, and i have yet to see you give someone helpful information.
and i said you could use 70/30 but i guess you can't read.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you said 70/30?? show me where you said 70/30. could use what? wtf you talking about. lol are you going insane?
alot arnt show me get a link with somthing saying it cant go higher then 3k i want to see. no show = you bullsh*t and i am correct.
man i said i dont abused my car which am talking about my CL not the accord i didnt mention anything about cl or accord so i guess you cant blame me because you dont ask =] i think am such a e-thug? i know what am talking about but you just have to make it worser. your the one that is saying stupid stuff. haha this is just funny to me man =] like i said if youd ont like what i do/say dont quote me then we stright. why you think am a e-thug tho? i aint online 24/7.
and i said you could use 70/30 but i guess you can't read.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you said 70/30?? show me where you said 70/30. could use what? wtf you talking about. lol are you going insane?
alot arnt show me get a link with somthing saying it cant go higher then 3k i want to see. no show = you bullsh*t and i am correct.
man i said i dont abused my car which am talking about my CL not the accord i didnt mention anything about cl or accord so i guess you cant blame me because you dont ask =] i think am such a e-thug? i know what am talking about but you just have to make it worser. your the one that is saying stupid stuff. haha this is just funny to me man =] like i said if youd ont like what i do/say dont quote me then we stright. why you think am a e-thug tho? i aint online 24/7.
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aww isn't that a shame
anyone would know 70/30 is the antifreeze to water mix. your plain retarded about this one. you can't win. 70/30 is rated for like -60 to 279 degrees. so go ahead and try to tell me im wrong about that too.
anyone would know 70/30 is the antifreeze to water mix. your plain retarded about this one. you can't win. 70/30 is rated for like -60 to 279 degrees. so go ahead and try to tell me im wrong about that too.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aww isn't that a shame
anyone would know 70/30 is the antifreeze to water mix. your plain retarded about this one. you can't win. 70/30 is rated for like -60 to 279 degrees. so go ahead and try to tell me im wrong about that too.
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aww aint that awful. i thought you talking about engine oil dont get your happiness up =P hey ahha i never said your wrong did i? i just gave you information and to everyone about what i mix. read this whole page is there anywhere i said 'you cant mix that retard' if there is then ill promise you ill let you win. plain and simple 
but still man am waitting for my link... where is it..?
edit: and i dont think that placese that change oil would put somthing that is lower then 3k lower oil in your car. if it is lower then 3k ill be the first to sue their ***. most placese use 5w/30. give up man i aint going to lose =]
anyone would know 70/30 is the antifreeze to water mix. your plain retarded about this one. you can't win. 70/30 is rated for like -60 to 279 degrees. so go ahead and try to tell me im wrong about that too.
</TD></TR></TABLE>aww aint that awful. i thought you talking about engine oil
dont get your happiness up =P hey ahha i never said your wrong did i? i just gave you information and to everyone about what i mix. read this whole page is there anywhere i said 'you cant mix that retard' if there is then ill promise you ill let you win. plain and simple but still man am waitting for my link... where is it..?
edit: and i dont think that placese that change oil would put somthing that is lower then 3k lower oil in your car. if it is lower then 3k ill be the first to sue their ***. most placese use 5w/30. give up man i aint going to lose =]
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every damn post, I look at you all fight like wife and hubby. and yes it is best to mix your anti freeze, heel they make more money if you had to do it stright, so it actualy hurts them, to mix it. I will say even my automotive techer in my trade school says that he always uses pure. now it kinda makes sence, you don't know how much water is already in the block, of a customers car, but if you do a 70/30 mix you shouldn't have any prob.
once agian back to the topic check your pressure cap, on your radiator. it might have a crack in the gaskets, whichcould be letting the coolant back threw the resivor. if so that will cause insificiant cooling, and cause a loss of coolant.
p.s. could the monitors do something about the second post, which is way off baise?
once agian back to the topic check your pressure cap, on your radiator. it might have a crack in the gaskets, whichcould be letting the coolant back threw the resivor. if so that will cause insificiant cooling, and cause a loss of coolant.
p.s. could the monitors do something about the second post, which is way off baise?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">every damn post, I look at you all fight like wife and hubby. and yes it is best to mix your anti freeze, heel they make more money if you had to do it stright, so it actualy hurts them, to mix it. I will say even my automotive techer in my trade school says that he always uses pure. now it kinda makes sence, you don't know how much water is already in the block, of a customers car, but if you do a 70/30 mix you shouldn't have any prob.
once agian back to the topic check your pressure cap, on your radiator. it might have a crack in the gaskets, whichcould be letting the coolant back threw the resivor. if so that will cause insificiant cooling, and cause a loss of coolant.
p.s. could the monitors do something about the second post, which is way off baise?</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol =] hey i have no problem untill he quoted me and now he complaining that am argueing with him.
once agian back to the topic check your pressure cap, on your radiator. it might have a crack in the gaskets, whichcould be letting the coolant back threw the resivor. if so that will cause insificiant cooling, and cause a loss of coolant.
p.s. could the monitors do something about the second post, which is way off baise?</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol =] hey i have no problem untill he quoted me and now he complaining that am argueing with him.