When you're out for a drive, the last
thing you want to happen is to get a leak in your radiator tank or radiator
hoses. Not only is this an inconvenience but it can also potentially lead to
overheating and serious engine problems; so the quicker you address the issue,
the better. Here are three unusual but effective quick fixes for your radiator:
Black pepper
If you're having trouble with pinholes
or small cracks in the radiator, try pouring in a container of ground pepper
into the tank. The pepper will rush into the holes and expand due to the heat, thereby
plugging the breaches and allowing you to get home or to a repair shop.
Eggs
Eggs don't just make a delicious
breakfast -- they're great for temporarily plugging leaks, too. Cracking one or
two eggs into the radiator filler helps plug up the leak as the pressure forces
the egg into the gaps as the heat cooks it.
Duct Tape.
For problems with a radiator hose, a
good roll of duct tape should be enough to temporarily mend a break. This is
only applicable for hoses since it would be hard to look for the holes in the
tank, and the intense heat of the radiator may just melt through the tape and
leave a big mess.
Know these quick fixes and never get
sidetracked by a leaking radiator ever again.
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