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'95 cadillac eldorado driving and went to pass
well sounds like the trany is slipping, make sure trany fluid is full and clean, also check engine light will reset when ignition is turned off but if you scan computer a code can be pulled to help in diagnosing this problem. start with checking the fluid and making sure its clean and full. good luck hope this is helpful.
Running hot temp gets to 220 and above.often shuts
When the car is completely cool,check the electric fan(s) for smooth rotation.
Clean/check/change the thermo sensor,contact and wire.
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Excavate air pocket in coolant system / check for head gasket leak
This test will kill two birds with one stone.
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MAKE SURE THE COOLANT SYSTEM and ENGINE IS COLD!
RAN THIS TEST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA ONLY!
You will spill some coolant during this air pocket purge test.......BE
KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT and ANIMAL please clean up after the test!
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Put the front end on a pair of ramp or park your car on a VERY STEEP HILL (radiator facing top of the hill) .
Top of the coolant reserve tank
Let it ran for 10-15 minutes.
Monitor for air pockets escaping from coolant reserve tank.
Small amount of bubbles is OK at 1-5 minute mark
After the thermostat open up (after 195 F warm up) at
5-12 minute mark or after high idle you should see less bubbles.
If you do not see any in rush of bubbles then your thermostat may be
partially stuck or rusted badly inside the thermostat hosing.
Give the thermostat host few gentle taps.
If you see larger bubbles surfacing after 15 minutes then should do a
hydrocarbon (HC) dye test to test for potential head gasket leak.
Let engine cold down and top off coolant reserve tank.
Start monitor for coolant lost
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A coolant flush is require every 2 years or 24,000 miles.
I recommend the thermostat that has a relief pop-let to reduce the change of burst radiator and coolant hoses.
Make sure you get a new thermostat gasket,black RTV and fresh coolant for the job.
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Windsheild wipers quit working
The windshield wiper has a motor located in the hood.
This motor normally gets damaged within time and it might be repaired or replaced but wouldn't cost so much.
Take care.
My car keep saying coolant hot stop engin
sounds like its over heating.Maybe check the thermostat.Put a fail safe one in.That way if if there is ever another problem it will stay open instead of closed and over heating.
1995 eldorado running hot, loosing coolant,
Sir,
you are suggested to do only two thing first check the engine Oil if it healthy and second thing is check if the Radiator pipe know as House pipe may have blockage or damaged.
1995 eldorado running hot-loosing coolant
Two classic examples of a blown head gasket.
Check the coolant expansion bottle for exhaust-like fumes or any sign of oil contamination and the oil dip stick for any milky appearance characterizing an oil-water emulsion.
How to replace heater core on 1995 eldoado
You first remove the bottom dash panel on the passenger side. Then remove the glove box (6 screws). remove the little panel on the back of the back of the glove box and disconnect the air bag connectors. Disconnect the connectors for the trunk, gas tank and the glove box light. Pull glove box out.
on the passenger side under the hood against the firewall, remove the two hoses connected to the heater core.
now back inside the car.... remove the connectors and airlines connected to the box, remove the lever on top of the black box. remove retaining screws and push out of way. two screws hold cor in. remove and replace. revers ord
Overheating
Is the fan now working? Your engine will continue to overheat if you have not fixed the fan. Check the fuse for the fan, connectors, and replace the fan if necessary.
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