im pretty sure the radiator is fine
2006-08-20 10:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had the same problem it was the ECM relay
2006-08-20 10:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by ok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many possibilities.
1. Do you still have radiator fluid in the radiator? You need to open the pressure cap to check, not just look at the resevoir.
2. Water Pump not pumping water. Leave radiator cap off (when engine is cold) turn on engine and let it run once warmed up, you should see fluid flowing.
3. Thermostat is not opening. (you also won't see fluid flowing)
4. Cracked or damaged head gasket. Depending on how it's broken if between water line and combustion chamber you'll see big plumbs of white smoke out the tail pipe. If it's between the water and oil you'll see something that looks like chocolate milk when you pull out the oil dip stick.
5. Cooling fans aren't turning on. So you'll typically overheat more frequently when travelling at low speeds than high speeds. Check Motor on electric fans, Fan relay(s) and Fuses for cooling fans.
2006-08-20 17:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a 17 year old car. Check the fan belt , the water pump, and radiator fluid. The radiator tubes could be clogged. You cannot say that the radiator is fine by simply looking at it.
2006-08-20 17:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by cherox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your water pump impeller may be worn out or you have a bad thermostat.
2006-08-20 17:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you changed the thermostat? cheap and probably the issue.
2006-08-20 17:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the thermostat is still good.
2006-08-20 17:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you look at the prestone?
2006-08-20 17:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋