2006-09-07 07:17:50 · 25 answers · asked by krayziebone912 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
get a new car
2006-09-07 07:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Drofsned 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
could be loose fan belt thats not tight enough to turn fan fast enough in idleing --- also it is probably low on water or antifreeze in which case you may have a leak in the water pump or radiator--- if its the water pump you will have to reolace it and if its the radiator just take about 5-6 heaping tablespoons of black pepper and put in the radistor when while the radiator and fluid is cool--- put top back on the radiator and let the engine run to get the fluid flowing inside the radiator real good""CAUTION DONT TAKE RADITATOR CAP OFF DURNING THIS "" it could hurt you--check it for the next few days and you may have saved some $$$ good luck-
2006-09-07 14:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your car in for a radiator flush, and ask them to *check* the coolant system. But not repair anything without your OK.
If you need a fan, belt, radiator, or thermostat, the repair shop will let you know. It could be any one of those things, but since it is an intermittent problem I am guessing you just need a flush.
2006-09-07 15:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by msdagney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the cooling fan or thermostat. When going at a good speed, air automatically flows to cool the engine. When you are stopped, the air is not circulating causing the overheat. Fix it soon before it's too late..good luck
2006-09-07 14:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by Boricua Chic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats because the wind is cooling the car. check to see if your cooling fans are running, then after it cools off check your radiator and radiator reservoir for the proper amount of antifreeze/coolant. you should be able to see the fluid when you open the radiator cap. if not, then you should add until you do see it. the radiator cap is in the front of the engine, usually a silver and red color that reads DANGER DO NOT OPEN WHEN CAP IS HOT DOING SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BURNS!!
2006-09-07 14:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Bistro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I was having the same problem with a Honda Civic Lx. You may need to change the water pump. It turns out that was causing my problem. I had everything replaced just to find out it was the water pump. It may also vary on the type of car you have.
2006-09-07 14:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by Soul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the a problem with the fan. I know this will sound nuts, but until you can get it fixed, when you are driving, keep the heater running. This will pull heat off the engine compartment and the engine will be cooler. You will not, but then you are not the problem.
2006-09-07 14:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by starting over 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cool air isn't going into the car to cool off the engine. Make sure nothing is blocking your cooling fan or cool air intake. Make sure that your air filter is clean too. Good luck!
2006-09-07 14:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Pigskin Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the cooling fan motor is not working. Mine did this too. It turned out to be the radiator cooling fan motor. I replaced it and the problem went away.
2006-09-07 14:22:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1965 Mustang and it did this because the radiator was getting hot check the fan.
2006-09-07 14:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by Mickey's gurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low coolant level can do this.loose fan belt to the water pump. Fan not working. Thermostat stuck shut.Water pump shot.
2006-09-07 14:57:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋