My anti-freeze is topped off and i drive 45 miles to and from work everyday and it usually does fine. but up CERTIAN hills and SOME long distance trips it over heats.......or at least the temp guage goes up for awhile then i have to slow down and it slowly crawls back down to normal. Should i get it looked at?? or should i flush the fluid and put new anti-freeze in?
2006-09-18 11:49:25 · 35 answers · asked by ArtSiNister 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I replaced the thermostat about 2.5 months ago.
2006-09-18 12:01:14 · update #1
1998 Dodge neon R/T
DOHC
2006-09-20 12:13:08 · update #2
May need a new thermostat, it may be sticking.Get it checked you don't want it to over heat, it will ruin the engine.
2006-09-18 11:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, yes, you need to solve the problem yesterday unless you have money you don't know what to do with! (if that's the case-send some my way!Thanks)
Just because you put a new thermostat doesn't mean a thing! With the junk you get today it's conceiveable you could have received a faulty one-very common! Replace it again and try to use a good quality- stay away from those $.99 walmart specials!
If that doesn't do the trick, check your hoses- sometimes they get worn and colapse under pressure- stemming the flow of coolant! Should that not be the culprit, check water pump, fan, belts, and if electric fans---are they operating?
If all fails to solve the problem then you more than likely have a leaking head gasket that is going to dig deep into your pockets unfortunately unless your mechanically inclined to replace them! Quite involved and can be somewhat intimidating without experience!Best of luck with your endeavours!
2006-09-25 02:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your on the right track.. Without knowing the service record on this one all i can do is have you, remove the radiator and have it radded out..Unless its a plastic radiator the i would just replace it..
your radiator has a partial clog in it and at high speed it won't circulate enough water through it to keep the engine cool.. the only other problem i could come up with was if the thermostat is sticking.. Go with my first instinct...
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2006-09-23 12:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by bartender101dd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the age of your coolant has nothing to do with the cooling characteristics. Check the simple stuff first. Is the radiator full of bugs, dirt andother debris? Is your radiator cap in good shape? i.e. no cracks or other problems. are the electric fans running properly? There is also a possibility of the catalytic converter being plugged up. you can also have you car checked out for any diagnostic codes. also check you other fluid levels,like your oil and gear lube.(I'm assuming that since it's an r/t it has a manual tranny) just don't waste time and money flushing and filling your cooling system
2006-09-26 08:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mr M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the new antifreeze but you might also have a slipping fan belt, a stuck thermostat or a worn water pump.
You need to do something about it or you will destroy the engine. Now that the weather is cooling you can be running the heater as a stop gap way of getting more cooling.
2006-09-18 11:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem with a 1993 Dodge Shadow, drove it for years like that, but eventually the radiator started leaking (corrosion). I put a new radiator in (did it in the driveway myself, radiator cost about $130 for the part) and the car then started running perfect. So maybe the radiator is plugged up.
2006-09-26 11:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by victorschool1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to flush your cooling system/radiator. Your radiator is partially clogged making it less efficient than it should be. I assume that you hear the fan cycling. Check this by starting your car and letting it idle. Fan should cycle on and off within twenty minutes. If you can get to the front of the radiator with your hand, as it warms up, feel for cool spots and that will tell you if it is clogged.
2006-09-24 00:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by g_riz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it appears to me your clutch fan is going bad on it. this usually engages when the auto is in a strain like going up hills slow movement the fan turns fine then at high speed this fan blades they straighten out and do not work because the force of the air does the cooling. take a spin the fan on your vehicle if it spins freely replace it.
2006-09-26 00:20:19 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 03:07:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-23 17:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by theshermany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋