QuestionQUESTION: my car keeps over heating and their is nothing leaking why is this
ANSWER: Steve, this could be as simple as an air bubble(s) in your coolant system or worst case scenario a bad water pump. The coolant system consists of the radiator, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses, water pump, and radiator fluid. There is a minimal level that needs to be maintained within this system. If anytime your fluid level runs low you need to adjust this through the overflow bottle by adding a 50/50 mix of water/radiator fluid to this container up to the appropriate mark on the bottle. Proper bleeding of the system is required if you run out more than half of your coolant. Since you are not leaking any fluids i would not consider this a water pump issue. Add fluids and monitor the system daily. If none is left in the overflow bottle after a day take this to a professional. That exceeds the amount lost in a 24hr period to be safe. Limit driving.
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QUESTION: how about the radiator cap and do you need antifreeze in summer the car does not have a thermostat what does that do
ANSWER: The car does not have a thermostat? I have heard of people doing this in the summer time. But, Honda's do not like this sort of treatment. Put a thermostat in the engine. They cost about $5-$6 at any auto parts store. Follow the upper radiator hose to the neck protruding from the engine cylinder head. 2 10mm bolts hold that neck in place. Remove them. The thermostat is inserted there. This is a 1 way valve so make sure the thermostat is pointed to the engine. There is a description on the thermostat (engine) or (eng). Add 50/50 radiator/water and fill the system. Bleed the system properly. I would also recommend replacing the radiator cap with a new unit.
The thermostat regulates the internal engine cooling/heating temperature. This can even affect your gas milage too. So a thermostat is required for proper morning start-ups and cooling throughout driving.
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QUESTION: My friend has a 1997 bmw 750IL. The car keeps burning out break light and parking light bulbs.
when I investigated this I saw that he had two different types of bulbs, they were both 12v but different filaments. would you think this might be the problem? let me know.gmu thanks,steve
AnswerYour buddy needs to put in the correct numbered bulb per slot available. VW, Audi, BMW, etc. are known for having recalls and issues on electrical wiring. If it says to use a 1157 dual filament bulb use it. Don't try just swapping whatever you have available in the garage into the slot. Usually (1) bulb is a running light and a brake light, (1) is a turn signal/flasher, (1) running light, poossibly a fog light bulb back there too which will be an odd ball size/shape.
