My 96 camaro is running hot. After about driving it for 15 mins the temp gauge gets to the red mark. It overheated yesterday and lost all coolant from radiator. spent $500 getting a new radiator put in. also replaced the thermostat and radiator hose. checked oil and doesnt look milky. the fans appear to be working. what could be the problem?
2006-11-24 23:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by barbara267 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Engine timing is out too far advaced
2006-11-25 00:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Quote: "Engine overheating causes serious engine damage. In order to avoid the engine overheating:
Check the coolant level periodically. It should be at least at the "min" mark in the coolant reservoir. If it's lower, add the coolant bringing the level to the "max" mark. If you discover a coolant leak, have it fixed as soon as possible - it may cause engine overheating.
If you note that the engine temperature starts rising higher than normal, have your engine inspected before it will cause serious problems.
Check the front of the radiator - sometimes it may be obstructed with leaves or dust. It's one of the possible reasons for the overheating. Look at the image on the left. This Buick' radiator is clogged. Try to avoid using front end covers - they cause restrictions to the air flow through the radiator.
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If this continues, It maybe time for a new engine. Or at least a rebuild.
2006-11-25 00:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Not Applicable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parts that you replaced like the thermostat or radiator could have been the problem. But whenever you replaced them did you know that you have to "purge" the cooling system? There are air pockets in your cooling system so you need to start your vehicle and let it get to normal operating temp. Then with a rag CAREFULY remove the radiator cap very slowly. You should see your antifreeze/dexcool go down. When that happens add more and fill it up to the max. Remember to use half coolant and half water when you are filling it up so it's mixed properly. Improper coolant mixture can cause problems also. Test drive you car and see if that doesn't solve your problem.
2006-11-25 00:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by guitardan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look since you have already replaced the major part for the cooling and heating system, this repair should have some kind of warranty by the place who performed this for you. Take it back to them, they should help you. There is a chance you may have a bad hose, the coolant has to be going somewhere. Check all your hoses, there are more hoses beside the radiator hose that can go bad. You should not drive this car at all, because if you do you will blow the engine. Call a wrecker (hopefully you have AAA premium) and have them tow the car to a qualifed mechanic. Please no backyard mechanic. They have absolutely no responsibity at all.
2006-11-25 01:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Rooster 1972 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i might suspect some issues - first of all, confirm you have the astonishing thermostat in case you replaced it. vehicle areas shops like to sell the accepted suits-none-correct types. additionally, you ought to make particular it rather is beginning. the different element is to make particular your followers are working. in case you're taking a short piece of twine and short out pins 5 and six on your DLC (the diagnostic connection below the steerage wheel to the astonishing, under the sprint panel) and key your vehicle on, your vehicle will flow into "container service mode" - which ought to reason the followers to come back on. If the followers artwork, the laptop works, as does the relays/fuses/wiring/fan autos. in the experience that your followers do no longer come on, you could desire to flow step-clever. you ought to have the flexibility to alter relays in the fuse container below the hood - substitute the fan relay with yet another relay (which comprise fogs or gasoline pump, see you later because of the fact the relays have the comparable numbers on them) and do the jumper attempt lower back. If the followers come on - the relay is shot and needs to get replaced (make particular to alter them back and mark the defective relay so which you do no longer confuse something). you could also have a bum sensor sending unit - those issues can flow undesirable and look at incorrectly. attempt to beg/borrow a test gadget, plug it into the DLC, and scroll via whilst the motor vehicle is as much as temp - you ought to get a temp examine from the engine sender as to what the laptop sees - if its low, then that sender could be undesirable and not turning your followers on. additionally - yet another ordinary element - your radiator cap could no longer be retaining tension.
2016-10-17 12:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a blown head gasket to me. i had a 96 caddilac eldorado that did the same thing. very expensive to fix.
2006-11-25 04:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋