The resovoir that goes to the radiator.
2007-04-02 11:39:10 · 7 answers · asked by korey h 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Because it may be at its boiling point...
A bad radiator cap, or wrong pressure rating, thermostat going bad, clogged radiator or bad cooling fan sensor (for low speed "long drives")...all those could cause the coolant to near boil...
Then, there could be a head gasket leak showing up, check the oil color, and watch coolant levels close.
2007-04-02 11:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you shut the car off and the coolant stops moving it actually gets HOTTER because the engine starts transfering all its heat out into stagnant water. If it only happens after long trips its probably nothing to worry about, the increase in temperature at shut off causes the pressure in the system to rise and hot coolant to dump into the reservoir.
2007-04-02 18:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by y2bmj 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because your car is running a bit too hot, and or the radiator cap isn't holding pressure like it should. Or even a fan isn't working like its supposed to. Make sure everything is good with your cooling system.
2007-04-02 18:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because ur engine gets hot and the fluid might start to boil and your radiator might not be working very well
2007-04-02 19:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by jesse-spitfirertf@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Possibly one or all of the above,
Regardless get it looked at as if you cook your engine it can be one hell of a repair bill.
2007-04-02 18:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Blue 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thermostat is going or sticking , have it checked before it gets warmer it could cost you a motor
2007-04-02 18:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you have a blow head gasket.
2007-04-02 18:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋