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Free Car Diagnostic in BR?
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:29 am
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:29 am
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Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:32 am to Walt OReilly
You get what you pay for... What is wrong?
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:38 am to wickowick
i dont know shite about cars. I just dont feel like paying some dude money to hook it up to his little computer for 30 seconds and charge me.
Car is slightly overheating. But it wont go all the way to red on gauge. The needle will go like 3/4s of the way up and then back to normal.
I dont know if its my radiator, water hose, thermostat, etc.
Car is slightly overheating. But it wont go all the way to red on gauge. The needle will go like 3/4s of the way up and then back to normal.
I dont know if its my radiator, water hose, thermostat, etc.
This post was edited on 8/15/13 at 8:39 am
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:40 am to Walt OReilly
I am not a car guy, but someone will be around shortly to give you advise...
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:43 am to wickowick
autozone will read the code for free.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:47 am to Walt OReilly
Doesn't sound like you're getting a code to read. You just need someone who can figure out what's wrong. The first suggestion is always going to be the thermostat, and that does sound like it may be the problem. But, it never is. 
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:51 am to Walt OReilly
Sounds like you need to check the coolant level first.
May need to be topped off.
If you've already done so, it's most likely your thermostat.
Easy and cheap fix, either way.
May need to be topped off.
If you've already done so, it's most likely your thermostat.
Easy and cheap fix, either way.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:51 am to Walt OReilly
quote:
autozone will read the code for free.
Also O'Reilly's or almost any other chain auto parts store will do this for free.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:54 am to W
quote:
Sounds like you need to check the coolant level first.
May need to be topped off.
thanks...ill look at that. I have not done that
Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:57 am to Teague
quote:
Doesn't sound like you're getting a code to read. You just need someone who can figure out what's wrong.
Yep--If the check engine light is not on, there will be no code. Overheating can be caused by many different things. You're going to have to bite the bullet on this one. Catch it before it gets worse.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:08 am to Motorboat
i can use water if i dont have any antifreeze laying around right?
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:14 am to Walt OReilly
sounds like thermostat is sticking and not engaging till real high temps. Spend 15 bucks and get a new one.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:14 am to Walt OReilly
Yep.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:15 am to Walt OReilly
quote:
i can use water if i dont have any antifreeze laying around right?
Buy the antifreeze...
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:31 am to Walt OReilly
When are you having the problem?
At idle in traffic
At highway speed
in moving traffic
all of the above?
At idle in traffic
At highway speed
in moving traffic
all of the above?
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:36 am to wickowick
i have barely any antifreeze in my coolant...i think that could very easily be the problem. Gonna go pick up some antifreeze in a bit
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:39 am to tehmidget
i notice it when im driving 40-50 mph after its been running for 10 minutes or so
like i said the gauges fluctuate between normal and 3/4s
the rain hasnt allowed me to check under the hood till today
like i said the gauges fluctuate between normal and 3/4s
the rain hasnt allowed me to check under the hood till today
Posted on 8/15/13 at 10:58 am to Walt OReilly
I don't think a lack of antifreeze will cause an overheating issue. It just won't stop a freezing issue. Low coolant level, thermostat, water pump or a bad hose.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 11:14 am to Walt OReilly
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i have barely any antifreeze in my coolant...i think that could very easily be the problem.
Yep.
I learned long ago to start simple and work your way up, if necessary.
Now at least your ride won't overheat when they stop you for your ninth DWI.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 11:28 am to Walt OReilly
Whenever you add coolant to a warm engine, pour coolant into coolant container NOT THE RADIATOR.
You run the risk of warping the heads when you add coolant to a warm radiator/engine.
You run the risk of warping the heads when you add coolant to a warm radiator/engine.
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