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Car Radiator Issues by tolulinks(m): 5:20pm On Sep 27, 2016
Hi guys. I recently discovered I fill my radiator every 3 days with mild driving. And it's not leaking cos I checked under. It had overheated in the past but this water drinking issue is a concern. What to do now?
Re: Car Radiator Issues by sunnydayasaba(m): 6:54pm On Sep 27, 2016
Same thing happened to mine, but I just discovered my radiator cap has issue. So check to make sure your radiator cap is not faulty.
Re: Car Radiator Issues by honmusa(m): 8:18pm On Sep 27, 2016
tolulinks:
Hi guys. I recently discovered I fill my radiator every 3 days with mild driving. And it's not leaking cos I checked under. It had overheated in the past but this water drinking issue is a concern. What to do now?
U need to simulate that hot condition and intense pressure that your car radiator will be subjected for to able to see the leak not by mere checking at ordinary temperature.
To create that condition ,you need a special cooling system diangnotics equipment to perform this .
If you are in Lagos ,call autologic @ 08061166316 to detect this issue with the aid of their state of the art equipment .
Re: Car Radiator Issues by honmusa(m): 8:18pm On Sep 27, 2016
tolulinks:
Hi guys. I recently discovered I fill my radiator every 3 days with mild driving. And it's not leaking cos I checked under. It had overheated in the past but this water drinking issue is a concern. What to do now?
U need to simulate that hot condition and intense pressure that your car radiator will be subjected for to able to see the leak not by mere checking at ordinary temperature.
To create that condition ,you need a special cooling system diangnotics equipment to perform this .
If you are in Lagos ,call autologic @ 08061166316 to detect this issue and repair with the aid of their state of the art equipment .
Re: Car Radiator Issues by uboma(m): 3:57am On Sep 28, 2016
tolulinks:
Hi guys. I recently discovered I fill my radiator every 3 days with mild driving. And it's not leaking cos I checked under. It had overheated in the past but this water drinking issue is a concern. What to do now?



filling up your radiator every 3 days is a major cause for concern....
First, what model of car is it? and what is the size of the engine?
Re: Car Radiator Issues by lonelydora: 5:59am On Sep 28, 2016
uboma:




filling up your radiator every 3 days is a major cause for concern....
First, what model of car is it? and what is the size of the engine?

Op, supply this info first. But, the culprit may be radiator cap or reservoir tank cover.
Re: Car Radiator Issues by tolulinks(m): 11:28am On Sep 28, 2016
uboma:



filling up your radiator every 3 days is a major cause for concern.... First, what model of car is it? and what is the size of the engine?
Honda Accord 2006. Honda DC to be exact
Re: Car Radiator Issues by tolulinks(m): 11:30am On Sep 28, 2016
lonelydora:


Op, supply this info first. But, the culprit may be radiator cap or reservoir tank cover.
The reservoir tank is slightly loose but that can't explain the thirst of this car
Re: Car Radiator Issues by tolulinks(m): 11:31am On Sep 28, 2016
honmusa:

U need to simulate that hot condition and intense pressure that your car radiator will be subjected for to able to see the leak not by mere checking at ordinary temperature.
To create that condition ,you need a special cooling system diangnotics equipment to perform this .
If you are in Lagos ,call autologic @ 08061166316 to detect this issue and repair with the aid of their state of the art equipment .
Where u at in lagos
Re: Car Radiator Issues by honmusa(m): 11:36am On Sep 28, 2016
tolulinks:
Where u at in lagos
charley boy bus stop Gbagada OShodi expressway call 08061166316
Re: Car Radiator Issues by uboma(m): 1:29pm On Sep 28, 2016
tolulinks:

Honda Accord 2006. Honda DC to be exact



It seems you do not know the spec of your car.
If you have to top your radiator with water every 3 days, I will advise that you suspend using your car for now and fix it once and for all.
Your radiator may be leaking somewhere.
Before starting your car in the morning, look underneath the bonnet for signs of water dropping from your radiator.
Anyway, if you are in Lagos, contact Gazzuzz
He is the right man to look it up for you.


cc: Gazzuzz
Re: Car Radiator Issues by lonelydora: 6:18pm On Sep 28, 2016
tolulinks:

The reservoir tank is slightly loose but that can't explain the thirst of this car

It can oooo
Re: Car Radiator Issues by erico2k2(m): 8:52pm On Sep 28, 2016
tolulinks:
Hi guys. I recently discovered I fill my radiator every 3 days with mild driving. And it's not leaking cos I checked under. It had overheated in the past but this water drinking issue is a concern. What to do now?
Amongst all the lovely suggestions everyone gave you one thing is for sure, you are losing water
Now since you cant see teh water on the floor it means its not being lost in teh cold condition
Possible issues
1 cracks in Engine wall, worst case ever
to check this pull out your dip stick check if the oil looks creamy white also look under your radiator cover to see if this is the cas as well cos oil will mix with water
2.when your Engine is at max temp and pressurized, open the hood and look to see if water is spilling out from
(a)Radiator fins
(b) Hoses( make sure you look very closely trace it front and back up and down pipes
3 after doing number 2 up there, turn off teh Engine and look closely at the water pump look around the seals bt pump and engine block then btw fan and pump body.
If you can do all this carefully you will deff find where your water is losing from.
Re: Car Radiator Issues by tolulinks(m): 12:24am On Sep 29, 2016
erico2k2:

Amongst all the lovely suggestions everyone gave you one thing is for sure, you are losing water
Now since you cant see teh water on the floor it means its not being lost in teh cold condition
Possible issues
1 cracks in Engine wall, worst case ever
to check this pull out your dip stick check if the oil looks creamy white also look under your radiator cover to see if this is the cas as well cos oil will mix with water
2.when your Engine is at max temp and pressurized, open the hood and look to see if water is spilling out from
(a)Radiator fins
(b) Hoses( make sure you look very closely trace it front and back up and down pipes
3 after doing number 2 up there, turn off teh Engine and look closely at the water pump look around the seals bt pump and engine block then btw fan and pump body.
If you can do all this carefully you will deff find where your water is losing from.
I will do that first thing at break of light. Thank you

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