If it is smoking white smoke, it is getting in the engine and the engine is burning it. If not, it is leaking somewhere. Sometimes you hve to check it when it is cold as it seals off when it gets hot. GoodluckJoe
The purpose of antifreeze in cars is to keep the engine from freezing in cold weather.
No. you should always use a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. Water, even distilled causes rust. Most headgaskets are made of thin metal. The water will rust around the water ports and cause the gaskets to leak. The replacement of a head gasket or gaskets will run several hundred dollars and worst casue serious engine damage can result. Antifreeze has additives that help to lube the water pump, inhibitors to keep rust in check and the 50/50 mixture will actually keep your engine running cooler.
Engine coolant is a chemical compound. It consists mainly of water, but water freezes too easily so an antifreeze is added. This helps prevent the coolant from freezing on winter days and it also raises the boiling point which is helpful. An antifreeze contains mainly ethylene, but also has some methanol and propylene. The water and antifreeze make up around 90% of the coolant. The rest of it is chemicals to prevent rust and corrosion (redox reactions) occurring. In other words... Coolant contains: Water - 60% Antifreeze - 30% Others - 10% hope this helps
you need to add coolant to the coolant resevoir. coolant is antifreeze. if you dont have enough in your car you can overheat and damage your engine.
Radiator cleaner has a chemical that is a mild acid. A person can make a less caustic radiator cleaner by using a product called Sal Soda. Sal Soda is found in the laundry detergent aisle of most grocery stores. After draining the radiator, put in 2 cups of Sal Soda, and fill with water. Put the cap on the radiator and run the vehicle for about 10 miles. Then drain and refill with the appropriate antifreeze.
The Northstar engine is factory spec'ed for Dex-Cool or equivalent. Do not use standard "green" antifreeze.
Cadillac Northstar is a a type of motor car engine produced by the American compant Cadillac. Northstar engines can be found in Cadillac garages and via online websites.
how can you tell if you need a radiator in a 99 cadillac northstar engine
The 2005 Cadillac SRX has a V6 engine.
only the 1993 had it
if fans are working and thermostat is good welcome to the world of northstar famous headgasket/faulty headbolt and stripped block crap engine problem
It is on top of the engine in the valley between the heads.
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The oil capacity of the 4.6L 32 valve Northstar in a 1997 Cadillac is 7.5 quarts.
Depending what make it is; Deville has a 4.9 (V8). Deville Concours 4.6 (V8)Northstar engine. Eldorado has the 4.6 (V8) Northstar engine. Fleetwood 5.7 (V8) Seville 4.6 (V8) Northstar engine.
it should
If that is the Northstar engine, yes.