I have a 1996 Ford Probe Se, and the heat didn't seem to be as warm this year and it started overheating some. First we put in a new thermostat. Then it continued and we realised we had to replace a hose. Someone else told me to get a radiator flush so no shops are open today so my b/f bought some stuff at the part store and did it himself. Still doing it. It seems to raise in temp. almost to the red and then it will drop back down. Any other suggestions?
2007-11-11 08:25:05 · 17 answers · asked by vanillashimmer21 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Also, we were told that maybe it's a cracked head but the car isn't losing pressure, it isn't smoking and the check engine light hasn't come on. (the light does work, when I start the car all my lights come on.) I have to get to school tomorrow so it is essential this problem is taken care of ASAP. Thanks
2007-11-11 08:27:40 · update #1
Fan works and the coolant levels are fine.
2007-11-11 08:32:21 · update #2
try these, and get them checked
thermostat
cap pressure test
check bottom hose for collapsing at high engine rpm
tightness of all hose clamps
quality of coolant (how old is it?)
coolant flow rate. if bad look at radiator core for blockages, pump and belt tightess.
raidiator vanes for bentness and air flow
2007-11-11 08:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 1996 Ford Probe Se, and the heat didn't seem to be as warm this year and it started overheating some. First we put in a new thermostat. Then it continued and we realised we had to replace a hose. Someone else told me to get a radiator flush so no shops are open today so my b/f bought...
2015-08-13 09:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiator Cap and the pressure it holds..
You should also check the electric cooling fan by making sure that the fan motor, the relay and temperature are correct or otherwise it could cause the engine to overheat. Besides this, you should also check the radiator in case there are any debris in it as well as you should check its hose in case it has collapsed.
It is also recommendable that you check the antifreeze concentration which should be 50/50 in order to be correct, otherwise it could cause the car engine to overheat.
2007-11-11 08:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically is related to the radiator. Is it leaking anywhere or is the fluid low? That is the best thing to check. You need to give more info. Don't keep replacing things until you find out what it is or you will be wasting A LOT Of money!!
Does it raise and drop when you are driving or when it is parked?
Someone probably should have told you what FORD stands for before you bought your car. That would have helped you out too!!!
2007-11-11 08:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Becca M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fan as mentioned. Make sure the oil level is topped off.
Run the heater, high heat and medium fan speed. If there is low/no heat then the water pump may be bad. Check the belts for wear. Is the water pump the original? If so 11 years is not too bad.
2007-11-11 08:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Gatsby216 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your oıl dıpstıck. look to see ıf the oıl ıs creamy or mılky. that ıs an ındıcator of ınternal engıne problems. make sure the thermostat ıs not put ın beckwards.meke sure the coolıng system ıs full after the flush by turnıng on heater and runnıng the car for a whıle then re-check the level. ıf you can see ınto the radıator vıa the cap, make sure you can see coolant flowıng, but be cautıous of hot fluıd.
2007-11-11 08:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by m_deere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something no one thinks of but there are lots of ways to have thermostat probs. Take it out and see what happens. It wont hurt anything except maybe your heat wont warm up but it will eliminate that as a problem.
If thats not it I only see the water pump, hoses or needs flushing.
2007-11-11 08:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... the only for sure way would be take it in and spend 100$ to have someone tell you exactly what is wrong so you can just get it fixed instead of slowly racking up the bills...
you might need to wait to get it professionally flushed... maybe it's clogged and takes a lot of pressure to push coolant through so it drops down... but at the last min. ..it's doubtful it's a leak anywhere because you would notice that all your coolant has dissappeared :)
it could be one of your fans too.
2007-11-11 08:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by xdirty_martinix 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be a heater core, or a water pump.
I had a similar problem and we thought it was my water pump.
Found out it was my heater core.
Good thing it WASN'T my water pump, because in my car the engine has to be lifted out to get to it. It's controlled my the timing chain, and located below the exhaust manifold.
Hope it helps.
2007-11-11 08:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋