i had to get a coolant flush last summer. They said it gets glumpy now it looks like i need it again. my car squeels now and taps. do i need a coolant flush in the winter though or just antifreeze??
2007-02-15 01:43:38 · 5 answers · asked by jwood 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You only need a coolant flush about every 50,000 miles or so. I never hear the term "glumpy", but unless they messed something up doing it last summer, you shouldn't need another one for a while (unless you drive a lot).
A squeal could be a loose belt (simple or cheap to tighten) and a tap could be anything. Neither sound would be caused by your coolant system though.
Take it to someone that knows cars and have them listen.
2007-02-15 01:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by redjetta 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All vehicles require a 50/50 mix of coolant and water.
If your vehicle is squeeling and tapping, I would think you have a bigger problem than your cooling system. A locked-up water pump could cause the belt to squeel, but I can't figure out what the tapping could be.
2007-02-15 02:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by unitedwestand7s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Level. You really don't need a flush unless the job was improperly don or did not flush enough of the old cooalnt out.
Replace your Belts for the squealing noise.
Taps???? Could be a worn belt.
Could be a Hydrolic lifter. Check all your fluid Levels.
2007-02-15 03:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by Craig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you have a lose belt and your coolant just needs changed once a year unless you have ran it hot lately . i would spend a little money and have a mechanic check it out. by the way antifreeze is also coolant you use it year round .
2007-02-15 02:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by dan m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't know everytime i start to get problems with my car i go and buy a new one. i never keep a car for more then 2 years.
2007-02-15 01:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋