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A radiator cap can not only be hot, but it is holding in pressure. When the cap comes off under pressure, hot antifreeze will spray out, possibly causing injury.
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How do you add antifreeze to a car?
Open the radiator cap when the engine is cool, check the radiator's fluid level, and add appropriately. NEVER OPEN A RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR OVERHEATING. Check your car's owner's manual for specific details.
How do you add antifreeze to 95 Lincoln Continental?
at the beginning of your day before you start your engine open the radiator cap or bottle, see if the fluid is at the max or full line, if it is then your good if not add until it gets to max or full, NEVER, NEVER open it this cap when engine is hot, EVER.
Should you put in antifreeze when the engine is hot or cold?
A radiator cap should never be opened when the engine is warm or especially hot!The specific steps for your vehicle type may then instruct you to start the car with the cap off and run the engine while filling, but never open the radiator when hot.Reason: the cooling system builds up pressure as the engine warms, and removing the cap while pressurized will create a dangerous geyser of coolant.
Where abouts in engine do i put water to cool engine?
Look for a radiator cap and add it there.Look for a radiator cap and add it there.
Does 98 ford contour have a radiator cap on radiator?
No , the " radiator " cap / pressure cap is the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir
Does the 2001ford Taurus have a radiator cap?
The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
Where is the radiator cap on 2000 f150?
The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is your pressure cap / radiator cap
Where is the radiator cap on 2001 f150?
The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is your pressure cap / radiator cap
Where is the radiator cap on the 1999 mercury grand marquis?
The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap for the engine cooling system
Where is radiator cap in 2001 Ford Focus engine?
On a 2001 Ford Focus : The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
How do you add antifreeze to a hot radiator?
You don't. Wait for the engine to cool down to avoid getting burned before you open radiator cap.
Do a 2000 Ford Expedition have a radiator cap?
The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is the " radiator " cap
