Does anyone have any suggestions what the problem could be before I take it anywhere
2007-01-12 03:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most likely just a stuck thermastat. I would change that before I did anything else.
2007-01-12 04:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add coolant. (when it's cooled off)
Then start it back up, and watch the coolant reservoir for bubbles.
If you see bubbles in the tank, you have a bad head gasket.
If you don't, you may have a bad water pump, stuck thermostat, faulty radiator fan, plugged radiator, leak somewhere, or other possibilities.
Have it checked out by someone qualified. It may cost about $100 for a complete diagnostic. But preventative maintenance is cheaper than a major repair.
2007-01-12 11:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and see if your anti-freeze is low. If it is fill it up and check if it is leaking. If it is leaking it could be from your heater core or from a cracked head gasket. Both are expensive. Go to a reputable shop and get at least 2 bids to make sure you aren't getting taken advantage of.
2007-01-12 11:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by BJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out with the easy thing first, check the coolant, it may be low; or it might need to be changed if it is not in a functional range.
2007-01-12 11:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by John D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK YOUR ENGINE OIL DOES IT LOOK LIKE A MILKY SUBSTANCE IF SO YOU HAVE A HEAD GASKET OUT AND WOULD RECOMMEND A NEW ENGINE OR CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT
2007-01-12 11:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by FRANKIE Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be you need a new thermostat, but more likey, the heater core is gone-expensive.
2007-01-12 11:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋