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Possible overheating? Help please.
Okay just recently I have been cruising around town in my car a decent amount in the nice weather we've been having. After about 25-30 minutes of around town driving my engine light comes on (the temp gauge doesn't move). I opened my hood and my coolant tank was boiling. I just replaced the radiator about 6 months ago myself and haven't had any previous problems with the cooling system. Anyone know what this could be? Also my oil dip stick is always up (looks like it pops up from boiling) and not in its pushed down postition. And another thing...when i hammer on the throttle, about 3 seconds later through my vents a smell of buring fuel or something burning enters my interior. Any ideas?
Last edited by benjaminbreeze; 08-08-2006 at 01:45 PM. |
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The dipstick is a combination between the o-ring on the dipstick and the PCV valve.
Does your temperature gauge start from the "C" position in the morning and work it's way up?
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Yes, it does work its way up and is in the horizontal position while driving around. Is the dip stick a problem? or no?
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Dipstick is not a problem.
As for the overheating is it the overflow tank that's boiling? Sounds like a potential head gasket failure. Use the search feature to help diagnose if this is the case.
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The overflow tank actually may not be boiling, there may just be bubbles coming from it as i've read in other places in the site...but i just got the head gaskets replaced/fixed(ive spent about 5k on repairs in a year) because i had major oil leaks. Does this cause for concern? like I don't know for sure whats going on....
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Get it tested. A cracked head could also cause this. Look up the hydrocarbon/coolant test.
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These problems are due to a blocked PCV valve, causing pressure build up in the crankcase, to force the oil out all the seals and gaskets. Needs replacing. Harvey.
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