My '95 BMW overheats itself alot (it didn't happen before!) after I brought it to a BMW dealer for car inspection (because I was planning to sell it). What's going on????
2006-10-03 09:26:44 · 14 answers · asked by Zenrin Y 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should take it to the dealer to be looked at!
The number of possible problems is immense, and the expense of doing nothing is just as large!
2006-10-03 09:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It didn't heat before you took it for inspection ???
Sounds like the dealer did something, take it back and demand that they solve the problem, with no charge.
If the problem is at low speed and not at driving speed I would suspect the fan. Did the dealer flush the coolong system??
This is bad as it loosens the residue in the system and allows it to enter the radiator where it plugs th cooling passages.
You can remove the radiator cap when engine is COLD, start the engine and let it come to operating temp.
If the thermostst and water pump are working you will be able to see the water circulating by looking in the fill spout.
2006-10-03 13:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A car will overheat if it's low on coolant. Did you check it?
A car will overheat if the thermostat sticks in the closed position.
A car will overheat if the radiator gets full of leaves or anything else that block the air flow.
A car will overheat if the fan is electric and isn't coming on at the proper temperature due to a seized motor, bad sensor, or blown fuse.
A car will overheat if one or both of the radiator hoses collapses.
A car will overheat (and run badly also) if the timing isn't set right.
Take it back to the dealer and ask them why it is overheating. It is doubtful it has anything to do with their inspection though.
2006-10-03 09:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check these things:
1. Is the coolant low? If so, do you see any coolant dripping on your driveway? A hose may be broken and leaking.
2. The thermostat may be sticking closed which prevents it from allowing enough coolant to circulate when the engine heats up. Have the thermostat checked and replace it if it is defective.
3. Hopefully your water pump is OK, but if you hear a lot of chattering noise from it the pump may not be working properly.
Anyone else have other ideas?
2006-10-03 09:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be a lot of reasons why your car overheats. It could be a block from the radiator to the engine, the radiator could have a leak, etc. You need to get it fixed quickly- when cars overheat it could ruin the engine! You need to go to a radiator repair shop or where you got your car inspected. Take a care wise guy with you so they don't try something. Good Luck!
2006-10-03 09:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by gizbit76 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Air lock could desire to be it. At my artwork we had a ford with a foul sensor. It saved shutting down asserting it replace into overheating. I have been given fantastically reliable and throwing it in independent and turning the significant off then beginning it decrease back up until now I lost plenty velocity. i assume you checked and the engine isn't quite overheating perfect? No boiling over, no steam, no "donk, donk, donk" sounds coming from the radiator? My dads automobile as quickly as went by all this additionally inspite of the incontrovertible fact that it replace into quite getting extremely warm. became out some jackass took a broom the to fins of his radiator each and every of how for the period of so it may no longer suck any air by it. i might take it to the broking and function it scoped.
2016-12-12 19:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi you got lots of good answers but I have one more. Check and replace the engine temperature sensor also know as the crankshaft sensor. My engin and car over heated for the longest time and the mechanic changed everything from the raditpr tpo the water pump. Spent $1500.00 on only to find that it needed a sensor worth $37.00..oh well.
Good luck
2006-10-03 15:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
humanresoursesman is totally correct, also, if you are going somewhere and this happens,( IF you are only going a short way and fluint is in the radiator) turn the HEATER on and get there quick (but safely). It will help to keep the water circulating enough to get you there. If there is no fluint then don't attempt it, you could blow a head gasket or, worse, worp the head. I would definately take it back and speak to the manager of the garage you recently visited.
2006-10-03 09:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by Liome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be coincidence, though it's natural to be suspicious. Have you ever had the cooling system flushed? If not, it would probably be a good idea. Suggest you take it to a different shop and have them test the radiator cap and possibly the thermostat.
2006-10-03 10:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by crustysob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check for a crack in the radiator. could be serious. YOu can patch it temporarily but if your going to sell it you may wantt o look at finding a new radiator. also make sure you thermostat works. I have had both those problems in the past. it is all i can think of
2006-10-03 09:32:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋