Overheating issues
#11
06-28-2017, 09:58 PM
Seems my car is now running hotter than before. Just suddenly started this week from running a bit too cool with the 180 thermostat sitting at 1/4 the way to max to now being around 200-206 ping ponging with the fan going on and me cranking up the heat when it gets to 206 and bringing it back down (obviously i get heat from the heater cores).
At what temps do the fans kick on and off? I'll have to investigate this more, though I checked the head gasket with a Combustion Leak Detector and it didn't change color.
So my thoughts are thermostat, water pump, or maybe radiator or fans. Help advice is appreciated
At what temps do the fans kick on and off? I'll have to investigate this more, though I checked the head gasket with a Combustion Leak Detector and it didn't change color.
So my thoughts are thermostat, water pump, or maybe radiator or fans. Help advice is appreciated
#12
02-06-2018, 11:52 PM
Alright, I have some overheating issues with my car and I've come for some advice here. Its been driving me crazy. I have a 2003 Monte Carlo with the 3.8 engine. I have 202,000 miles. In the last few months, the coolant, thermostat and upper radiator hose have been replaced. I've also replaced the radiator cap. The coolant is the green coolant. But sometimes the coolant level gets low.
What's weird is I don't see any leaks and my heat works well. There's also no milky oil or white smoke. The longer I drive it, the hotter it gets. It does good for a while though. Especially when it's pretty cool outside.
Any thoughts on what else it could be? Thanks
What's weird is I don't see any leaks and my heat works well. There's also no milky oil or white smoke. The longer I drive it, the hotter it gets. It does good for a while though. Especially when it's pretty cool outside.
Any thoughts on what else it could be? Thanks