My truck runs fine on highway, when i get into stop and go traffic it begins to get hot. Sometimes the engines shuts off on the highway.
2006-06-19 21:35:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have you tried checking your radiator? Make sure there is the proper amount of water and coolant. Also, check your oil. Make sure all your fluids are at their proper levels.
2006-06-19 21:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Clutch on your fan could be bad. Also if your fan shroud is gone it can do that. The radiator could need flushed. You timing could be advanced too much. You might have to go with a hotter thermostat ( doing this gives the antifreeze in the radiator more time to cool down ). Your water pump could be getting weak. As far as the shutting down on the road, It might be getting your coil too hot and shorting it out or something like that. Post again with more symptoms on the shut down for a better answer.
I would start by getting a good radiator flush from the local parts store. Check to see if the fan blades on your truck seem loose, and then spin it too see how much resistance it has. It should be hard to spin but not turn the pulleys. If it spins too easy or does not spin it is bad. Also make sure the belt(s) are tight enough. Next I would check the timing to make sure it is ok. This is less likely but I have seen it cause overheating before.
I hope that I have been helpful. Good Luck
2006-06-20 01:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by king_davis13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1997 F-150. I had the same problem. It turned out that I had to get the radiator replaced. Runs like a champ now.
2006-06-22 07:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by nmarshall1079 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the radiator might be clogged... after you drive it for a couple days and if the fluid is a darker color then your radiator is dirty,,
another one could be that your fan might be malfunctioning..
or their might be a glitch on the computer that tells the thermostat to open and close .. which wont give the engine enough water that it needs...
plust the water pump might be leaking water...or not circulationt he water
just take it to the mechanic..
2006-06-19 21:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by she 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a vacuum operated "mix motor" contained in the sprint someplace (sorry, no longer particular precisely the position on the van) and if it is going undesirable, you need to haven't any warmth. If it fails any incorrect way, you received't have A/C. see you later as you're not any further smelling coolant contained in the cab, the heater center is more effective than in all likelihood ok.
2016-11-15 00:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Inspect ANTIFREEZE NEEDED Coolant level low or flow is restricted.
2 Inspect BELT Incorrectly routed, adjusted, tensioned, missing, or worn water pump belt(s).
4 Inspect RADIATOR CAP Worn or damaged radiator cap
5 Inspect THERMOSTAT Thermostat stuck closed
6 Inspect FAN BLADE Broken, missing, or defective fan blade(s).
8 Inspect WATER PUMP Damaged, worn or leaking water pump.
10 Inspect COOLING FAN CONTROL Faulty cooling fan control or circuit.
11 Inspect COOLING FAN SWITCH - RADIATOR Faulty radiator cooling fan switch or circuit.
12 Inspect ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR Faulty engine temperature sensor or circuit.
13 Inspect TEMPERATURE SWITCH Damaged or faulty temperature switch or temperature switch circuit.
14 Inspect FAN CLUTCH Worn, loose or faulty fan clutch.
15 Inspect PORTED VACUUM SWITCH Damaged, leaking, or faulty ported vacuum switch.
16 Inspect RADIATOR Obstructed radiator core or radiator cooling fins.
2006-06-19 22:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how does the radiator look? is it clean or does it have a ton of dirt clogging the fins on the radiatior? also check your waterpump
2006-06-19 21:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by casualtr97 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radiator flush at parts store
2006-06-26 15:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by Honey C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋