radiator hose
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radiator hose whats up everyone? one of my hoses from the radiotor to the water pump tore and i replaced it. but just wanted to know while i took the torn one off, the time it was off will the radiator or water pump get air inside. will it effect my engine. so far its been working fine. thanks for your help
Just start the engine when its dead cold, with the radiator cap off. Top off the coolant with water or Dexcool (preferably water). Stand there until you see the coolant start to flow, which means the t-stat has opened up. As the coolant level goes down just top it off. Wait for the t-stat to close (flow will stop)....then do it one more time. Coolant system should be full after that. A 3rd time can't hurt.
