is it possible to use a few flat sheets of aluminum foil as a replacement for heat sink compound?? i have a very big copper heatsink and was wondering if aluminum foil would work?? any advice?
I have a 2001 S80. I CONSTANTLY had trouble with the check engine light coming on periodically. Initially, I would not worry too much about it, unless it is accompanied by other issues that you notice (such as as your car running hotter than usual). Keep your eye out for other warning lights coming on seemingly unexplained (such as the STS, ABS, or Brake Failure lights) which might be a sign of a faulty ABS module. By the way, the service light is simply a reminder to get your car's oil changed. This light can be reset once you get it changed and comes on once its time to change it again. Check your Driver's Manual to see exactly how to do this.
I have a 2002 Volvo S60. the check engine light is on. I had it services last week but the light is still on. When I start it in the morning it doesn t move at normal speed. It will be moving slowly for quite some time. I also feel hot air in the car even when the heater is off. What could be wrong
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I wouldn't do it for safety reasons. The large heatsink isn't working, I assume? Or is it just taking up space? If it's the former, then make sure the heatsink is secured onto the CPU properly and securely.
Absolutely not. Arctic Silver 5 is nice and cheap so use it. The reason for thermal paste is to fill in micro ridges and pits in your heatsync and CPU, eliminating air pockets. AS5 is designed with micro bits of silver (99% silver) that are able to fill in the pits and such for a more thorough thermal contact. Theoretically, you want as much of the CPU touching your heatsync with no thermal paste between them, only filling in the air pockets caused by the uneven surfaces. Also note that for metals, copper and silver are the best for conducting heat (silver being the best). Aluminum is a poor conductor and usually only used in situations were you need less weight (copper is heavy). Whether foil will decrease or increase performance, I cant tell you. Is it better than thermal paste? Not even close. Also note, thermal compounds usually need a cure time (AS5 usually takes 4-6 days to cure, droping up to 4C in temp from the original temp). Arctic Silver Ceramique works a lot better than Arctic Silver 5 in below freezing temperatures (for phase change cooling and N02) and also has a very short cure time.
