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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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radiator smoke??

there is a little bit of smoke coming out of my radiator cap what does this mean?
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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have u open it (while its cool) to see if u have enought fuild in there? u sure its coming from ur cap? u might need to get a new cap, its part of the tune up.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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just filled it up. should i wait for it to recurculate or could it be more serious.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ruin
just filled it up. should i wait for it to recurculate or could it be more serious.
Wait to see if it recirculates ok, Also check the seal on your rad cap and see if it's melted or loose, that could be causing problems
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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u dont see any leak right? just steam coming out from the cap? if so, u should get a new cap.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ruin
there is a little bit of smoke coming out of my radiator cap what does this mean?
you again?
lol whats up with you and your coolant.
The seal on your cap is bad. Simply run to the nearest auto parts store and get a cap. Should run you no more then $15
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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The coolant gets so hot that it will turn to steam once out of the stream. The radiator cap is designed so it won't allow fluid or steam to escape which would cause a leak hence a drop in pressure. The seal sounds like your issue but I would constantly check your coolant level untill you know its not going anywhere.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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thank's 4 da help.tips. what city is shaolin?
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