It was nighttime so I couldn't tell if it was smoke or just steam. I left the car running for a while hoping it was just water that got in/on the radiator. Am I on the right track? Do I need a mechanic?
2007-03-21 21:08:12 · 8 answers · asked by Rosa 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
More than likely it is just steam.You had no problems with seeing any steam before you decided to wash the car.So to be sure.After you have shut the car off for a while, and engine is totally cooled.Check the overflow canister in the engine compartment for coolant level.If no fluid, add to the recommended level.Use a mixture of 50/50 anti-freeze and water.If the canister is already full.You are fine.But I'm sure it was just steam.Run the vehicle again until totally warm and check level again.If still in doubt.Check with a local repair garage.
2007-03-21 21:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by tturbod2001 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is just steam and you do not need a mechanic to watch the water turn to steam.
2007-03-21 21:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by know da stuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just steam! Wait for an hour or so for the water to dry, then check on it again, just to make sure.
2007-03-21 21:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by onelchris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its kool water on a hot radiator will steam no worries
2007-03-21 21:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by imneiflim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is just steam because your radiator gets hot just run it
2007-03-23 10:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by darkfordmustang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must send off your car to me I'm mechanic
2007-03-21 21:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Rurouni Kenshin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep right first time,
2007-03-21 21:18:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mr T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, no mechanic
2007-03-21 21:13:53 · answer #8 · answered by kennye455 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋