the coolant temp. keeps getting up past halfway, almost all the way to the red if i dont crank up the heat.
i just refilled the coolant - but didnt flush it out or mix it with water... dont know if that could cause problems.
2006-08-11 14:08:22 · 11 answers · asked by mrc1386 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In the summer time, you might have a thermostat sticking shut and not allowing water to circulate after is has warmed up and it should open to allow water flow.
The way you can tell if it the thermostat, when you first start up, your radiator hoses should feel limp and you can compress them easily, by hand.
Only use gloves or shop towels to try this. When the temp starts to climb, try pressing the hoses again, and if they do not feel hard, (water pressure in them), then your stat is sticking. When you turn your heater on, is helps cool the water.
You could also have a slight water leak and this will cause you to loose water pressure and it will overheat. Also replace the radiator cap, if it leaks, you loose pressure and will over heat.
Usually when a water pump goes, it leaks like mad and you would be able to smell the hot water.
Darryl S.
2006-08-11 14:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air trapped in the cooling system could be the culprit. You will have to jack the front of most cars so the radatior cap is higher than the engine and add coolant very slowly engine at idle heater turned on so the system will burp. Or on some cars there is a bleeder screw to accomplish the same thing. Sounds like the coolant bottle got empty and engine cooled and sucked in air.
2006-08-11 14:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fan might want to come on about one hundred eighty, if no longer the electric powered managed change ought to correctly be undesirable, there's a sensor that detects the temp and activates the followers, this received't be operating thats why that is going to run warm, different that a cracked head or a clogged cooling equipment that as well the water pump must be the most possibly problem, in case you stay contained in the south the position the ambient temp is intense i ought to upload yet another fan too, it ought to might want to be put in on the interior the radiator because with both followers at the front of the radiator there is not any longer room for a third, , those 3.8 l engines do no longer do properly with alot of added warmth
2016-11-29 23:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by ag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. have the engine timed
2. double check your main and aux fan, maybe one of them is not working...maybe both
3. have your radiator checked for clogs
4. water pump might not be working properly...or might not be working at all
5. double check your aircon compressor (if you have one) and alternator; the bearings might be worn out causing the engine to work double time
6. you did not mention that your radiator does not have a leak; does it?
2006-08-11 14:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jim Gwapo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A LOT DEPENDS ON HOW OLD YOUR CAR IS. IT COULD BE THE THERMOSTAT STICKING AND NOT LETTING ENOUGH COOLANT THROUGH.
2006-08-11 14:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by just me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be several things... what? no water? The best way for you to keep your temperature gauge down is to park it until somebody who can read a manual can fix it.
2006-08-11 14:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes until u get it fixed u will have to drive with the heat on i know it sucks but thats what ur gonna have to do
2006-08-11 14:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Chell dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove or change the thermostat. They do ware out.
2006-08-11 14:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by stufffinder2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if the fan is coming on.
2006-08-11 14:10:38 · answer #9 · answered by mightyart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anti freeze won't work without water
2006-08-11 14:11:34 · answer #10 · answered by k dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋