It's not running hot yet,but for the past month, the temp. keeps getting closer to running hot.
2007-10-19 15:30:47 · 8 answers · asked by tictak kat 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
as time goes on the molecular structure of your coolant deteriorates which causes it not to cool as well as new coolant would. just get new coolant
2007-10-19 15:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When the engine is cold/cool check the level of coolant or replace it if you cant remember the last time it was changed. Another obtion is to take a garden hose and spray the front of your radiator to wash away any dirt, bugs or other misc junk blocking the "fins" of the radiator. I dont think it's your thermostat it either "normally" works or doesent... good luck
2007-10-19 22:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Steven I 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a mechanic but my old car would ALWAYS overheat. It sounds like you need to add anti-freeze (coolant) to you car. The anti-freeze may be low, and if you didnt add any during the summer, you may need to add some. ( Also, your oil may be low, causing it to overheat as well.) Thats what happened to my car--the oil and anti-freeze was low, and eventually it got so hot and dry that the radiator busted open with steam, and it was a mess. My car looked like something from the flinstones with steam bursting out the hood.
Anyway, ask a mechanic to check your fluids to see if its low, and ask him if you need antifreeze & oil because the car is hot. Trust me, if that radiator busts on you, its'll be a mess, and it'll costs hundreds to replace it..Just pay the $50 to have your oil and fluids checked--its worth it!
2007-10-19 22:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Coolant may be low or degraded or thermostat may be bad.
Also, the cooling fan may not be running or radiator could be plugged. Needs to go to repair shop or dealer.
Overheating can destroy a car engine very quickly.
2007-10-19 22:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be running low or out of coolant. Check the level in your coolant reservoir. If it's lower than the mark that says "low cold," then you need to fill it. If you see no liquid at all, then you may have a tear or a hole in one of your coolant tubes. Bad, bad thing.
2007-10-19 22:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thermostat going bad, low on coolant, obstruction in radiator, bad radiator fan or fan clutch and faulty heat riser in the exhaust system comes to mind right away.
2007-10-19 22:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
common problems are low coolant, defective thermostat, and in case of electric cooling fans the temp coolant sensor switch.
2007-10-19 22:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may need a thermostat for $15 or so. Do it and see what happens.
2007-10-19 22:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋