It is overheating when I am driving. There is buildup of rust in the radiator opening. I think that might be the problem but I am not sure. There is also orange rust colored stains on the engine and its melting the pad connected to the hood. Is there something I can do myself to fix this problem without using very much money?
2006-10-27 11:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Frist i would flush the rsaditor out. Their is an inexpensive kit to do this. Also check that your fans are coming on if electric. If you have a clutch type fan make sure it turns free and the belt is tight. Also you can pull the thermostat and heat it in a pan of water to watch it open. Sometimes the raditor cap will go bacd. Allowing the raditor to overheat. The cap pressurizes the raditor so the raditor works better. Let us know how it go`s
2006-10-27 11:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like you have a clogging problem. I dont know when you changed the antifreeze or flushed the system, but ......... It may also be a combination of problems i.e. radiator, thermostat or water pump. If your not expereined in repairs, I would take it to a radiator shop and have them give it a evaluation. I would not advise taking it to a dealer, they regualrily charge exessive amounts to look at these things. You need to change your antifreeze every 1-2 years to keep it in the best condition. Good Luck
2006-10-27 11:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by kevin T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well definitely, you need to flush out the cooling system and put back in 50/50 water and antifreeze. If that does not fix it, make sure the radiator does not have a lot of junk in the vanes, blow them out with water or air. Next would be to make sure your thermostat is not sticking. Next would be to make sure your water pump is working. Do you hear a squeeing when you rapidly accelerate the engine? If so your fan belt or belts could be the problem.
2006-10-27 12:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have to change the thermostat. You'll have to drain the radiator and take off a few hoses, but it's not impossible. Just get yourself a Chilton's guide at Kragen or Pep Boys. It should give you a step by step on how to do it.
2006-10-27 11:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This kinda problem always seems to get spendy to fix. It could be a number of things. I would start with getting a coolant flush. And maybe take your car in to get the engine power washed.
2006-10-27 11:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by mnmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has never been flushed, flush it.
Make sure the radiator (external) is not plugged with bugs & debris.
Replace the thermostat, make sure it is not leaking anywhere.
If that does't solve the problem, take it to a mechanic.
2006-10-27 11:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the thermostat checked.... it may be sticking shut and causing you to overheat....... they're easy to change yourself and realatively inexpensive to do, and after reading the rest of your info it sounds like you have a radiator leak which can be easy and cheap to fix unless it's too bad and you have to replace the radiator
2006-10-27 11:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by jcbulldozer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check small stuff first--hoses and thermostat. if you do flush rad yourself..please dispose of antifreeze properly, as animals will drink it and become very sick or die
2006-10-27 11:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by Duckie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋