2007-09-03 02:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by dragonflymujer 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you constantly loose coolant it's time for a cooling system pressure check.
A. / If there are no leaks be sure the electric fan is working. B. / Replace the thermostat and radiator pressure cap.
C. / Acid clean, flush, neutralize and flush again the entire cooling system
D. Remove the radiator, take it to a wand type car wash and soap clean the cooling fins and tubes to remove external residue.
If the inexpensive fixes don't work and your system has no external or internal coolant leaks. It's time for a new radiator. As they age unchanged coolant will rust, calcify and build up inside the coolant passages slowing down and occasionally stopping proper flow. Any build-up reduces the efficiency of the cooling system Any auto parts store - NAPA, Car Quest, Auto Zone or Advance Auto can get you a fresh clean new one for well under $80.00.
I can honestly say that your are extremely lucky to have had an original radiator last this long.
Good luck with your project.
2007-09-03 03:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on alot, normally in the 94, when it starts overheating, either the condenser fan or the radiator fan is out. The condenser fan is usually the metal fan and the radiator fan is the plastic one which is on the passenger side. The best way to check the fans is to start the car, and turn on the a/c. Both fans should come on, if not then you probably have a bad fan motor. If they both come on, you probably have a bad thermostat. When you change the thermostat, be sure to bleed the system by cracking the bleeder valve on the thermostat housing allowing air to escape while filling the radiator back up with antifreeze. Good luck...
2007-09-03 02:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be several things. It could just be low on coolant. Have you checked the radiator or overflow tank? Do this only when it's cool, though, or you may get a painful burn. If you add coolant, be sure it's the right kind for your car, and it contains the right mixture of water and antifreeze. If you're in a cold weather environment, you'll need that protection soon. It could be that the water pump has failed, or there's air in the system that keeps coolant from circulating. Have a mechanic check for these.
2016-04-03 01:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermostat,cooling fan motor or relay,water pump,radiator.Check the basics first,like coolant level,leaking hoses first.Fixing car is the process of elimination of the probability,unless something is obvious.
2007-09-03 02:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by CarmaNguyen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low on antifreeze
bad water pump
stuck thermostat
collapsing hose(s)
plugged radiator
2007-09-03 02:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info to try to help.
2007-09-03 02:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by ryankneale 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it might be low coolant...
2007-09-03 02:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Magnun S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋