 Car seems to run hot.. But im not sure. (symptoms) |
 Oct 30, 2011 - 12:00 PM
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Hi everyone my names Brittney, im brand new to the forum and I appreciate any help in advance!
 Ive had a 99 convertible GT for almost a couple years now and from day one i have always wondered if it runs a little too hot. The temp gauge stays just at about mid level but what worries me is when i park i can see heat waves coming out of the engine compartment for hours. Even more concerning than that is after i drive for a while during the day i can barely check my oil level because the dip stick is scorching hot! A couple weeks ago after driving i parked for a few minutes, but when i turned back on the engine i noticed the gauge was way up above mid-level (highest ive ever seen it), although it instantly dropped back to normal when the radiator fan came on. Further, I live up a big mountain so im regularly turning the heater to full blast to prevent overheating (its a must when you live up here). But recently construction forced me to stop for 25minutes right after the steep mountain climb which caused my radiator to overheat and crack! So, long story short i have a brand new radiator and fluid, but still my engine compartment seems to be just as hot as always. Im not sure if my car just naturally runs hot and there is nothing to worry about, or if i should be concerned and checking other things. I apologize for write a short novel but i wanted to get specific. If you have anything helpful to add or any tips PLEASE chime in! Thank you! -B This post has been edited by enived: Oct 30, 2011 - 12:02 PM |
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enived Car seems to run hot.. But im not sure. (symptoms) Oct 30, 2011 - 12:00 PM
Smaay Hi Brittney, first off welcome and where in CA ar... Oct 30, 2011 - 12:14 PM SwissFerdi Check the fans on your radiator, it's possible... Oct 30, 2011 - 2:09 PM PolliS_5S-FE well i doubt that its clogged as she said she has ... Oct 30, 2011 - 2:59 PM vile_v If your engine overheated from staying still it de... Oct 30, 2011 - 3:11 PM enived Thanks for all the replies guys!
Well the radi... Oct 30, 2011 - 5:34 PM stephen_lee theres a test where you remove the thermostat and ... Oct 30, 2011 - 6:06 PM
enived Great thank you! I found a guide on checking t... Oct 30, 2011 - 7:27 PM vile_v QUOTE (enived @ Oct 30, 2011 - 4:27 ... Oct 31, 2011 - 1:55 AM  |
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