I just got a new gas tank put on. When I tried to drive it the other day it started smoking in the inside of the car through the heating vents(very bad) and there was antifreeze on floor of the drivers side. I want to get the car fixed but I don't know what's wrong. I don't have enough money to take it to the shop for them to see what's wrong with it. it's better if I know the problem then go get it fixed. I can use all the help I can get thanks.
P.S. If you're not going to post serious answers please don't post at all. I do not have the money to purchase a new car so do not say that either.
2007-12-11 06:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by Lady J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's probably the heater core. You can check the hoses that connect it to the rest of the cooling system, but more than likely its the core. The part isn't too expensive, but labor could be. Check with a few shops to compare estimates. Above answer suggested by passing it, she's right, you won't have heat, and your windows will fog/freeze up, but at least you can drive your car. Keep a close eye on your coolant level so you don't do damage to your engine from low coolant level
2007-12-11 06:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by alk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its definitly your heater core.. You can by-pass it. There are two hoses that run into the fire wall from the engine compartment. Take a U shapped hose and two hose clamps. Pull the hoses off the fittings on the firewall.. and put the U hose in its place. But you will need some plastic fittings to put into the hoses to clamp down on.. You will have to dress a little warmer on those cold nights. But you can drive your car..
Good Luck
2007-12-11 15:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by inkncraig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heater core is gone! parts are cheap 40-75$ but repairs can cost around $1000 because of the hourly rate.definitely bypass the problem $2.00 worth of hose can temporally fix the problem.but mechanical work is not that hard get yourself a manuel and read the directions on how to fix it. I 'll bet you know someone who could help around your neighborhood/family.
2007-12-11 14:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Delta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your heater core is usually on the inside of the vehicle up on the fire wall it sounds most likely that this is your problem it is not necessarily smoke it is mist time for a new heater core.
2007-12-11 15:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the heater core went out you can by-pass it for now but you wont have any heat... sorry
2007-12-11 14:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by chelle B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your problem vexes me. I know not whence to pontificate. Were I to elaborate on the problems that currently vexes you, I would........dang I hate drinking and using the Internet
2007-12-11 14:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
bad heater core...not coil
2007-12-11 14:42:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋