The gauge will raise almost all the way and then once I've been driving for a bit, it will start to slowly go back down. Turning on my heat doesn't seem to really help anything. If my car sits for more than a few seconds, it will start to rise again. I decided to check my radiator but for some reason, neither me or any of the guys I work with could find the radiator cap?? I'm going to have someone look at it next week but if anyone had any ideas of what might be causing it...
2007-06-10 02:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by shatteredxdragon 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There should be an overflow container, plastic attached usually on one of the wheel wells, with a screw off cap, that is where you add coolant. f the engine is hot do not add anything cold as it will crack your radiator
2007-06-10 03:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sound like that the coolant level is low and when you drive the coolant is being circulated which will cause the coolant temp to lower. locate the radiator cap and check the coolant level. either you have been leaking coolant or the coolant system is leaking internally into the engine. Check the dip stick to see if the oil level above normal and milky in color. if there is no evidence of this coolant leak, most likely it is leaking (or being sucked) into the cylinder, the head gasket has failed. this will be a costly repair.. be prepared.... or it could be leaking into the cabin area near the heater core area. You have a low coolant issues that needs to be addressed... good luck..
2007-06-10 10:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by billjac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure out where to check the coolant level and be sure it's full. It sounds more like your cooling fan is not working.
2007-06-10 10:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋