A Mazda Familiar 1998. I just had a new radiator put in and since then it feels like maybe the idle is down. It drives fine but when at the lights etc it starts to conk out unless it's reved abit. Would this have anything to do with the new radiator or just needs the idle turned up. I have tried to google and youtube how to do this but can't find it.
kazbanz,
Jan 25, 8:45pm
rad replacement has no relationship to engine idle etc. Any possibility of water spilled down plug hole? WHY did you need the rad replaced--ie is there another issue ?
rusty-bones,
Jan 25, 9:11pm
The radiator started leaking there was rust at the bottom. No problems befor all this. Maybe water did get spilt somewhere?
towelynz,
Jan 25, 9:22pm
The idle control valve has coolant flowing thu it so if there was a coolant issue that required radiator replacement, it could certainly affect the idle. Unlikely but it could happen.
bigfatmat1,
Jan 25, 9:49pm
Sounds like symptoms of a split intake pipe in between filter and throttle body. Coolent/radiator directly affects idle
rusty-bones,
Jul 21, 10:44pm
Ok so It's best to take it back to the mechanic? I was hoping not because it's difficult this week with work, but will sort something. Thank you.
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