What can be causing this to happen? I live in Pennsylvania where the temp the last 2 days has been -5 and that's without windchill. Could it be that the antifreeze is freezing and not getting down into the right place? After I tap the lid, I hear a gurrgling sound like it's running down and then the thermostat goes back down. We just had the whole system flushed and the thermometer replaced because we had no heat. Do I need to take it back to where we got it repaired in the first place?
2007-02-05 06:27:32 · 8 answers · asked by Emolie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The coolant should not freeze unless the mix was wrong. I recommend a 50/50 mix for best results.
My guess though from what you have described is the radiator cap is faulty. Replace the cap on the radiator. When a major overhaul of the cooling system is performed, not all of the bubbles may work their way out of the system. The radiator cap is designed so the bottom of it raises up after a certain predetermined amount of pressure builds up under it, allowing air to escape to the reservoir, and water from the reservoir to flow back into the radiator after a few cycles. If the cap is not lifting, the water does not flow back into the system, causing an overheating problem. Replace it with the appropriate replacement cap, then every day you drive it, check the reservoir level and add coolant as necessary, until no more is needed. Then it should be routinely checked every 3 gas-ups or so.
I would take it back to the shop and let them know the problem, and what you did to get it to stop.
2007-02-05 06:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If, by "coolant lid", you mean the radiator cap, it probably need replacing or cleaning. Sometimes they can get gunked up . If you mean the coolant reservoir lid, the pipe is probably blocked with a greasy brown residue - a mix of antifreeze and rust scale from inside the engine. It can be cleaned out, or the hose can be replaced cheaply. This gunk can also cause your thermostat to jam, so that's a possibility as well.
Some people use silicone to help the gaskets seal. When the thermostat bolts are tightened, the silicone can be squeezed inwards and block the thermostat from opening.
Either way, take it back to the garage that did the work.
2007-02-05 07:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are most likely getting vapor lock and the Coolant is not flowing. What i would do is loosed the Radiator cap about a 1/2 turn and drive it for a couple of miles then recheck the Coolant level and add if necessary. This would be a good quick check but there are several other things it could be but i would bet this is the most likely cause not to mention the most easily checked out.
2007-02-05 06:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by know it all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you owned it someone could have poured some type of Anti freeze stop leak in it and gives the appearance of oil in your coolant thats not a good sign because eventually a problem may present itself
2016-05-24 18:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it back to the shop that serviced your vehicle and have them float the coolant. In your area I would set it at a minimum of -34 deg. chances are, you may be on the correct track. Do not wait. A frozen block can cost thousands.
2007-02-05 06:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by scott s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have to change the radiator cap as well, I think if it leaks, it allows air into the system and that messes up the flow.
2007-02-05 06:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your thermostat may need replacing
2007-02-05 06:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by TOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure the water pump is working fine ?
2007-02-05 06:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋