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The Car Care Guide
Troubleshooting Guide (Cooling system troubles) 
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Cooling Systems Troubles

SYMPTOMPROBLEMCURE

Overheating in normal weather conditions

Radiator leak or less water Top up water or repair leak
Fan belt slack Tighten or replace fan belt
Faulty Thermostat Replace thermostat.Perform check with the help of mechanic.
Clogged Radiator Overhaul or replace radiator
Retarted Ignition Retime , check with timing light. ajdust ignition timing
Weak fuel mixture Check and adjust fuel mixture
Binding brakes Readjust or Overhaul
Engine misfiring check each cylinder compression ratio
Faulty water pump Replace water pump

Overheating in very cold weather

Radiator leak or low water r Add anti freeze
Water pump blades frozen up Replace water pump and add anti freeze

Water Loss

Like at pipe Joints Retighten or replace split pipes
Radiator overfilled and discharging through overflow Reduce water level
poor tunr up or choked water passage. Flush out waterways with a radiator cleanser. Retune engine.
Leak Raditor Remove rdiator for specialist attention
Leak head gasket Replace- surface grind head if necessary