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Callum

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18th Mar 12 at 20:09

This will sound like a very daft question - so please dont try and act smart. Basically i drained the coolant on my car as it was filled with crap, now it wont refill (think a pipe/radiator is blocked) there is basically no water/coolant in the car and I am worried about driving it. The garage I want to take it to is 1 mile away. Would I be able to drive it there or is it not advisable at all? Thanks!

Matty W

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18th Mar 12 at 20:11

get a tow? i wouldnt be risking it if it was me. might just be enough to cause a small amount of damage..

andy_mk3

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18th Mar 12 at 20:11

Personally I wouldn't, without the water the engine will heat up very quickly.

Callum

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18th Mar 12 at 20:12

quote:
Originally posted by Matty W
get a tow? i wouldnt be risking it if it was me. might just be enough to cause a small amount of damage..

Yeah, I want it towed, only reason I am asking is because my dad is worried I will go into the back of him....

Ian

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18th Mar 12 at 20:14

Will do damage if it gets too hot and you won't have a working gauge without water.

Are you sure its not an air lock?

Matty W

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18th Mar 12 at 20:14

practice being towwed around your street if you can first. if you feel confident then take it out. you can also get solid tow bars that stop you from running up the arse of the tow car

Callum

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18th Mar 12 at 20:19

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Will do damage if it gets too hot and you won't have a working gauge without water.

Are you sure its not an air lock?

No idea Ian, When I tried to drain the coolant first it would drain then stop and the water stayed in the resvoir so I had to remove the coolant tank and do it that way.

Generation

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18th Mar 12 at 21:08

I've been towed with no experience.

No way would I be driving like that, you and a mate push it

Callum

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19th Mar 12 at 08:38

Getting towed off a guy in work later. Thanks for the help

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