1999 Nissan Maxima Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on August 4, 2012
What is all the causes for a engine to over heat?
I have to add cooling to my radiator,when i run the engine for about 30 minutes water is in the tail pipe, and the tempture gauge go up to hot.
Asked by joe1953Answer
Replied on August 4, 2012
Suspect a leaking cylinder head gasket. You can verify that by adding a small bottle of dark purple dye, then check at the tail pipe with a black light. If the head gasket is leaking the dye will show up as a bright yellow stain.
Replied on August 4, 2012
do i add the small bottle of dark purple dye to the radiator.
Replied on August 4, 2012
Yes, when the engine is still cold. You can buy the dye at auto parts stores. They will ask you what you're going to be adding it to and they'll give you the right product.