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Consequences of a Damaged Radiator
A radiator that has taken hits, even if seemingly minor, can cause a series of issues: the radiator has fine aluminium fins between the tubes; stones or debris …Read all…
Posted on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Clean the Radiator
In this video, you will see how to clean a radiator. You will need a product like Bardahl Radiator Cleaner, which can be found on the Bardahl website for …Read all…
Posted on 18 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Clean Your Car's Radiator Yourself
In this video, we see how to wash the radiator yourself: start by disconnecting the lowest hose of the cooling system and let the fluid drain into a container …Read all…
Posted on 9 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Emergency Strategies if the Cooling System is in the Red
In this video, we will see the strategy to follow if the cooling system is in the red range of the gauge, meaning close to boiling. In this case, the best …Read all…
Posted on 18 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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What Are the Reasons Why the Heating in a V.A.G Group Vehicle No Longer Works?
This procedure is valid for all vehicles in the V.A.G group, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Seat. When the heating no longer works and warm air is not coming …Read all…
Posted on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Check the Radiator Fluid Level
The first step is to lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod. You can recognise the radiator reservoir as it is transparent, allowing you to check the …Read all…
Posted on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Coolant Doesn’t Seem to Decrease: Here are the Reasons Why It Might
If you often find yourself topping up the radiator fluid, you may have one of two issues: a water leak or a problem with the head gasket. In the first case, …Read all…
Posted on 13 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Top Up the Radiator Fluid on a Yamaha Xmax
To check the coolant level and top it up on your scooter, follow the instructions in this description and also check the images in the video. First, open the …Read all…
Posted on 22 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Bleed the Car Cooling System
In this video tutorial, you can see how to bleed the car's cooling system. Whenever you drain the fluid, it is necessary to bleed the system, for example, when …Read all…
Posted on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How Does the Radiator Expansion Tank Cap Work?
This short but informative video describes the function of the radiator expansion tank cap. If you think it is just a simple cap that closes a tank, you are …Read all…
Posted on 24 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Replacing Radiator and Thermostat Valve in a Car
In this video, you will learn how to remove a radiator and the thermostat valve from a car; let’s go through the main steps. First, remove the radiator cap …Read all…
Posted on 16 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Radiator
To perform this operation, you will need to drain the fluid from the radiator. Prepare a suitable container to place under the radiator to collect it. Now, …Read all…
Posted on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Radiator
Release and lift the bonnet. To access the radiator, you will need to remove the mechanical parts behind it that obstruct access. You will find a guide on our …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Open the Bonnet on the Lancia Y

To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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