there's a hose the goes from the radiator to some thing with several hoses coming out. One of those hoses (one that goes towards the engine) is leaking. It's a black hose, probable an inchish in diameter. I put tape around the hole, but it seems to have just made matters worse. I just need to get it home (10 highway miles). Can I drive it? Should I add water and drive it?
2007-03-12 13:31:00 · 17 answers · asked by brendan_cw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would add water and drive it. If it is just 10 miles the engine probably will stay cool enough to make it, especially on the highway.
It just depends on how bad it is leaking. Is the hole in the hose very close to where the hose attaches? If so you could possibly cut off the end of the hose, where the hole is, and reattach it. Obviously you need to replace the hose and add more coolant. You do have a risk of overheating, but then again it is also a 30 year old vehicle, so I guess it depends on how you feel about that risk.
2007-03-12 13:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by starwings20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The P2181 code has the linked message: "Cooling gadget overall performance" That probably potential the engine temperature gets too intense. If the coolant point gets low from the leak, then this code may well be anticipated. The crucial issues is to then restoration this leak. yet we don't be attentive to the place the leak is, so we gained't tell if the fee is intense or no longer? If it become a leaking hose, then this may well be an absurdly intense fee. this will additionally be greater than changing the water pump, which must be extra like $2 hundred. do no longer visit the dealership in case you are able to help it. come across a great self sustaining. they want your repeat employer plenty extra. Autozone has a cooling gadget rigidity tester which you will borrow and pinpoint the leak. You replace the reservoir cap with a pump/gauge, and then over rigidity the gadget relatively. make optimistic that's complete once you do it. Then any leak would be magnified and undemanding to discover, while not having to coach the engine on.
2016-11-24 23:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its antifreeze/coolant.... you can add water for that 10 mile drive however I will give you a couple of precautions...
never add cold water to a engine especially if it is not idling while you are doing so....
if the engine is very hot do not add water until it has cooled suffieciently it will take 30 min to 1 hour if very hot...
rcommended test to be safe/sure engine is cool enough not to damage the head/engine block... is can you hold your hand comfortably for 2-3 minutes on the top of the valve cover... if no wait until you can do this....
if yes do the following...
get a heavy rag to protect your hand from the hot radiator cap and possibly still hot coolant...
start engine amd let it idle now immediately put rag over the cap and let it drape over the sides/edges of the cap...
now push down and twist at the same time in a firm counter clockwise motion untill the cap can be removed...
add the water now but only about a quart or so at a time... this will allow the waterpump time to blend even slightly cooler water with the hotter water.... continue this process till full and recap the radiator using the rag as when removed just in case water is now hot...
drive toward destination watch gauge if it head to red shut it down... Hondas of the mid 70's and early 80's are very prone to head/block trouble in senarios like this...
Walt
2007-03-12 13:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ronk W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can add water if it is not leaking too much and drive it home. But you need to get it fixed as soon as possible. Just go to your local automotive place. Autozone or some other one. ask one of them to come out and look at it and give you the proper hose and replace it. Usually only takes a screwdriver and or a pair of pliers. About 10 minutes of time. "Warning" make sure that the engine is cool before you try and remove the hose as it could burn you.
2007-03-12 13:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by dspeedyj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coolant is what is leaking. Top off the radiator and coolant overflow bottle with water. as long as the car is cold you should be able to make it home just keep an eye on the temp gauge. If it gets in the red pull over and add more water.
2007-03-12 13:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by Shane H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, how bad is it leaking? Yes you can use water to replace it, but only to keep it cool on your trip home. Take an extra jug of water with you, just in case it leaks out before you get to where your going. If you use water all the time the inside of your radiator will corrode and rust.
2007-03-12 13:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Turtle bean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but water is only temporary fix. Sounds like your hose needs replacing or re-attaching (properly).
Make sure you fill completely with water and that you have bottles handy just in case. Don't let the temperature max out or you will kill the radiator.
2007-03-12 13:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by smile_girl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Green liquid is typically antifreeze solution. Yes, you can replace it with water, but realize that by doing that you are compromising your system's ability to resist freezing temps. If you live in a desert climate it's okay, but if it gets cold where you live you ought to strive for at least a 50-50 mixture of antifreeze and water, which should protect the system to about minus 30F.
2007-03-12 13:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's coolant. You'll need to replace that hose immediately. Then refill that coolant. Notreplacing your hose could only lead to even worse problems.
2007-03-12 13:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
temp fix.. water will be ok... but dont drive anywhere else... you should be able to buy a radiator hose and just replace it... you'll have to drain you antifreeze (whats left of it) and let the engine cool first.. then replace
2007-03-12 13:35:06 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋