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12-01-2010, 10:36 AM | #1 |
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Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
Other than maybe leaking a bit of coolant is there a problem with running without an overfow reservoir for a few days?
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12-01-2010, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
Nope, it's not environmentally friendly, but it can be done. If nothing else put an old radiator fluid jug, or milk jug there to catch anything.
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12-01-2010, 11:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
my thoughts" "
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12-01-2010, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
It's safe. No damage will be done.
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12-01-2010, 11:12 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
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just be sure to check your water level every morning. each time your engine warms up, the coolant expands, and a little is pushed out, but then when it cools off, its sucking air back into the system.. it wont harm it, but it just loses coolant. |
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12-01-2010, 11:51 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
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how low do your temps go? anything around ....here 0C there 32F,don't run or leave it with too much water,may crack the block
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12-01-2010, 11:55 AM | #7 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
thanks guys, I really just need to move it a few miles down the road today and then back again in a couple days. I'm pulling my inner fenders and I'm waiting for my new canister in the mail. I didnt figure it would damage anything but thought I would get a few opinions first
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12-01-2010, 12:07 PM | #8 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
just tie a jug off the side, stick the hose in it
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12-01-2010, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
The cats will love it.
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12-01-2010, 12:39 PM | #10 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
i havent had one on my truck for years, never overheated
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12-01-2010, 12:54 PM | #11 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
Milk jug and duct tape and your good to go.
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12-01-2010, 03:43 PM | #12 |
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12-01-2010, 04:32 PM | #13 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
It'll be fine; people drove that way for the prior 60 or 70 years....
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12-02-2010, 12:46 AM | #14 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
Heck no bro, I'm all fancy in the 77. I got a two Yoohoo bottles and chrome racers tape....
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12-01-2010, 04:34 PM | #15 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
I got a vodka bottle for mine. Works fine never had a problem
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12-01-2010, 05:27 PM | #16 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
I thought you were supposed to keep those under the seat?
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12-02-2010, 08:39 AM | #17 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
I have a Crown Royal select bottle for mine!!
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12-02-2010, 09:41 AM | #18 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
Take a old "coffee can," and use that. About time they did something useful...
First I saw Yoohoo, then I saw Crown Royal. I'm thirsty now...
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12-01-2010, 06:17 PM | #19 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
That's where the other bottle is.....
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12-01-2010, 07:09 PM | #20 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
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12-01-2010, 10:26 PM | #21 |
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Re: Ok to run without radiator overflow temporarily?
i ain't got one.......but,that don't make it right.
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