smokes like a chimeny
atv087
08-13-2005, 10:00 PM
just got the car towed to my house today
was sitting since october and needed a battery and idle air control valve. changed them and car started right up and ran fine drove it for about 10 minutes and it was dark out so i couldnt really tell but it smelt like antifreeze and smoke was coming out infront of the headlights like you could see it there. Any idea about what i need to change the car didnt over heat or anything.
was sitting since october and needed a battery and idle air control valve. changed them and car started right up and ran fine drove it for about 10 minutes and it was dark out so i couldnt really tell but it smelt like antifreeze and smoke was coming out infront of the headlights like you could see it there. Any idea about what i need to change the car didnt over heat or anything.
KimMG
08-14-2005, 02:57 AM
In the daylight check for leaks. Could be a hose or something else. Look for a puddle to help identify where the leak is coming from.
atv087
08-14-2005, 12:02 PM
ok had car running for an hour today just idling and smoke was coming out of the back of the engine probaly due to me flushing the radiator and resivor and squirting antifreeze and water all over. Also the temp guage goes all the way up to the N in normal so what should i check out also this car sounds pretty loud is it supposed to be like that
atv087
08-14-2005, 12:03 PM
ok had car running for an hour today just idling and smoke was coming out of the back of the engine probaly due to me flushing the radiator and resivor and squirting antifreeze and water all over. Also the temp guage goes all the way up to the N in normal so what should i check out also this car sounds pretty loud is it supposed to be like that its not like super loud its just like rat a tat tat
KimMG
08-14-2005, 01:41 PM
Check oil. Noise could possibly be coming from an exhaust leak.
Check coolant level. Did you flush the cooling system before or after you drove it for ten minutes?
Some autoparts stores loan tools. See if can get a pressure tester for the cooling system and test it to see if it holds pressure. When you say back of the engine, I am assuming you are referring to an area by the fire wall. You may have leaking heater hoses, heater core, water pump, freeze plugs.
Check coolant level. Did you flush the cooling system before or after you drove it for ten minutes?
Some autoparts stores loan tools. See if can get a pressure tester for the cooling system and test it to see if it holds pressure. When you say back of the engine, I am assuming you are referring to an area by the fire wall. You may have leaking heater hoses, heater core, water pump, freeze plugs.
atv087
08-14-2005, 10:36 PM
nope no leak in the back just spilt alot of antifreeze while flushing the system. stuck thermostat dont know how to change it on this car but it gets hot pretty quick leaving me to believe thats whats wrong also the car is still pretty loud should i change the oil and filter becasue if i have an exhaust leak i dont think im going to pass inspection
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