The Definitive Guide to Radiators

[red_one]

very nice thread. Part 4 na lang ang kulang.

[javacardph]

I have a seldom used 9yo kia picanto. My sister used it last weekend and experienced overheating. She said she noticed the aircon wasn't cooling for some time and later the red temp sign lit up. She Took it to the nearest gas station and they just topped up the radiator with regular water. The aircon ran back to normal and she was able to go home. I checked today the coolant reserve level and it is full so probably no leaks. It also ran fine this afternoon when I used it for an hour with a/c on.

Should I have the coolant flushed and replaced? I'm worried the car might overheat again. I just bought 1L of abro ready mix coolant at a hardware shop (recommended over prestone). Is this enough? Can i just add distilled water? Planning to DIY coolant replacement tomorrow

thanks in advance for your advise

[javacardph]

I have a seldom used 9yo kia picanto. My sister used it last weekend and experienced overheating. She said she noticed the aircon wasn't cooling for some time and later the red temp sign lit up. She Took it to the nearest gas station and they just topped up the radiator with regular water. The aircon ran back to normal and she was able to go home. I checked today the coolant reserve level and it is full so probably no leaks. It also ran fine this afternoon when I used it for an hour with a/c on.

Should I have the coolant flushed and replaced? I'm worried the car might overheat again. I just bought 1L of abro ready mix coolant at a hardware shop (recommended over prestone). Is this enough? Can i just add distilled water? Planning to DIY coolant replacement tomorrow

thanks in advance for your advise

[chronicle]

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I flush mo na yan dahil nahaluan na yan nang tap water from the gas station.
Normally, may knob kang pipihitin sa ilalalim nang radiator para madrain ang laman.

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[javacardph]

Copy pero ok lang ba 1 liter premixed plus distilled water? Or dagdagan ko ng ibang brand like petron? Checked sa net mukhang 3.8l capacity ng picanto.

[jeDi13]

Copy pero ok lang ba 1 liter premixed plus distilled water? Or dagdagan ko ng ibang brand like petron? Checked sa net mukhang 3.8l capacity ng picanto.

pre-mixed coolant isn't supposed to be added with water (may it be distilled or not), unless during emergency situations. if you are going to replace the tap water, use pre-mixed coolant until the radiator is full.

[EVO-V]

pre-mixed coolant isn't supposed to be added with water (may it be distilled or not), unless during emergency situations. if you are going to replace the tap water, use pre-mixed coolant until the radiator is full.

You would want to drain it first before replacing the coolant.

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pre-mixed coolant isn't supposed to be added with water (may it be distilled or not), unless during emergency situations. if you are going to replace the tap water, use pre-mixed coolant until the radiator is full.

You would want to drain it first before replacing the coolant. Its not just a matter of topping up.

[myas110]

hello...ask ko lang kung normal ba yung madaling maubos yung coolant doon sa coolant reservoir niya...napapansin ko kasi na ang bilis maubos yung coolant liquid niya.

[chronicle]

Depends on your preferred concentration level, you might need more. Bukod sa mismong radiator, maglalagay ka pa sa reservoir. also, dont mix different types/brands of coolants.

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[okidokmd]

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[Je Jacaban]

speaking of radiators po, anu po feecback nyo sa ADR brand radiators malaysian made?

[myas110]

July na pero kanina, I experienced a day like a "summer day"

nag-overheat ang radiator ng tsikot ko under extremely hot day kanina, and even if filling it up with water, I understand na mauubos agad yung tubig sa radiator due to extreme heat. kahit may tubig na siya, yung temp gauge keeps on rising while travelling, affecting the aircon as well (mainit ang buga ng aircon)

kakapalit ko lang ng condenser last November 2015, BTW. is it possible ba na yung radiator may leak or may butas somewhere, kaya madaling maubos ang tubig niya sa radiator?

[dhenz76]

July na pero kanina, I experienced a day like a "summer day"

nag-overheat ang radiator ng tsikot ko under extremely hot day kanina, and even if filling it up with water, I understand na mauubos agad yung tubig sa radiator due to extreme heat. kahit may tubig na siya, yung temp gauge keeps on rising while travelling, affecting the aircon as well (mainit ang buga ng aircon)

kakapalit ko lang ng condenser last November 2015, BTW. is it possible ba na yung radiator may leak or may butas somewhere, kaya madaling maubos ang tubig niya sa radiator?

sir solve na problem mo? dapat macheck agad kung nauubos coolant sa radiator. IMO lang po. ask ko na rin kung ilan liters ang coolant ng corolla altis 2005, wala kasi sa manual. salamat

[kevindd992002]

So Evercool still sucks?