sometimes when i drive: the heat goes to cold and the temp gauve goes UP!!! but if i shut the car off and turn it back on everything is back to normal. any suggestions? thanks - Jay
2007-02-04 04:16:04 · 7 answers · asked by jde2399 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Yes, check the coolant level first, always a good idea to do when the car is cool, and top off as needed. Keep an eye on the coolant level, if you are losing, then have the system tested to see if it is losing thru a bad hose, a weeping waterpump, or worse... a bad head gasket or cracked head. Good luck.
2007-02-04 04:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Unforgiven Shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my '95 Camaro. First i thought it was my coolant level, then i thought it was my thermostat which in turn was only a small part of my problem. I don't know if you have the same thing wrong that i did but it could very well be your head gaskets or it could be that your computer chip that controls all of your car's functions is going or has gone bad. I would suggest taking it to a small time garage and have then check you coolant for any amount of exhaust leakage, then go from there, make sure to shop around for prices if it's something big but if they can fix it there right away then let them.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors of car repair.
2007-02-04 22:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by As she sees me I AM A GOD! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it's really coolant, not water, and you're just using water as an generic term for coolant. Check your coolant level, and top off if needed. If the level was low, check for and correct any leaks in the system.
If the level is not low and there are no leaks, replace the thermostat or have it replaced. Also replace the radiator cap.
2007-02-04 12:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your thermostat checked out, and your heater core. Don't run your car hot or you could suffer major damage to your engine which can cost alot more than just replacing your thermostat or heater core. You could blow a head gasket or worse, you could crack the block then it's over.
2007-02-07 19:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by shefixescars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup.
Your coolant is low.
2007-02-04 12:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your coolant level, also i'll bet it's your thermostat
2007-02-04 12:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have an air bubble in the line
2007-02-07 23:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by lewis a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋