2006-10-03 04:42:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own and operate a repair shop,,and it could either be a thermostat,or a bad water pump causing to to do this,,even a slightly clogged up radiator will cause one to blow back on it,it may need to be checked out real good especially before winter time gets here,,a water pump can cause it to do this,and the pump will not be leaking on it,,the fins inside the pump get worn on them,and they don't circulate the water good enough to keep it cool,,id just have it checked ,and let a good mechanic repair it,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-03 05:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it overheats severely within 30 minutes of a cold engine start, my guess is the engine coolant thermostat needs replacing (not an expensive job). If it only overheats in stop and go traffic, but not for continuous driving on the open highway, then your radiator cooling fan may not be coming on. Above all, remove the radiator cap when the engine is COLD and the radiator should be full to overflowing. Does the coolant reservoir level need topping off every week or so? You could have a coolant leak where air is being sucked into the cooling system.
2016-03-27 03:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple solution:
Locate two hoses, one in and one out from the radiator?
The one out from the radiator, in its path there is a housing where the thermostat is installed. It is about $4 or $5. You can DIY. Easy. Replace this even if you think it is working OK. This is your first step.
If it still does not fix the problem, then:
Second: Your water pump is broken. This can be replaced only with with some special tools. If you know how to, then power to you. If not, expect to spend about $250 to get it replaced.
They will also do a rad flush while they are at it just to be thorough.
These are the only two reasons why the Rad. boils over, assuming you have rad liquid and not plain water.
2006-10-03 04:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get the thermastat out of the housing and dip it in boling water it should open.If it doesn't then it is a reasonably cheap repair...You just replace that thermastat with a new one.
A garage will be able to replace and test any parts if you are not able to do it yourself.
If it is a head gasket problem or a cracked head it will be pricey to repair.
If it's a whole in your radiator there wouldn't be water to boil you would have lost it all before the engine shows the red light or needle over to the right!
2006-10-03 04:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by coulditbemanilow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a few things
1 the coolant mixture may be too weak
2 there may be an air bubble in the system
3 the thermostat may need to be replaced
to fix these: pick up a test kit from an auto shop or ask a garage to test it for you.
if it a air bubble, when the engine is cold remove the rad cap and start the engine, allowing the car to run for a few minutes. this should work out the air bubbles
if the thermostat needs replaced, you can do it yourself really cheap, but if your not mechanically inclined take it to a garage.
2006-10-03 04:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be a number of things, from a simple needing a new thermostat to a blocked radiator to a bad head gasket. You can't tell my opening the hood and looking at the motor. Take it to your favorite mechanic and get a diagnosis so you will know what the problem really is. They explore your options. Or listen to the bad advice you are getting here and try each of the suggestions until it doesn't overheat anymore.
2006-10-03 04:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your car's cooling system has a leak.. it could be really little, but it's letting go the system pressure, that's why the water/cooling does not pass trough the system, or the termostate colud be stuck. It's no more than 20 bucks to fix it. You don't need to replace the radiator. Find the air / water leak, or replace the termostate. That should do it. I've had that problem about 3 times with different cars but it's easy to solve it.
2006-10-03 04:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by fusionman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just go ripping the thermostat out. Feel the radiator...if the top is hot and the bottom is cold then the thermostat has gone. If the radiator is hot allover then this suggests something more serious that a garage needs to look at.
2006-10-03 04:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by mike c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just another tid bit of info.... turn your car on and go watch the exhaust look for steam.... If you notice steam rather than regular exhaust fumes you could be looking at your head gaskets or a cracked head.....!!! If it is steam try not to drive it cause if it is just the gaskets and you keep driving it you can cause a lot more damage like a warped or cracked head..... Hope this info has been helpful........
2006-10-03 05:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by irishmama143 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the problem is but I can give you a tip though, when you're car is overheating and you know you can't really stop for a while (like when you're in a rush stuck in traffic!), turn the heating on full blast...it'll make the temperature come down in a few minutes
2006-10-03 04:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋