My chrysler overheats i have to have heatr on full blast to keep it in normal operating temp........ i was told it was the radiator clogged i flushed it three times.. now the hat doesnt gt as hot and it doesnt keep the car from running hot anymore.. could the thermostat be sticking?
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Hello,
when the car overheats, is there still water in the radiator?
If there is water in the radiator and the car overheats, then it means there might be some dirt or blockage in the radiator or condenser.
When the car is on the motion, air passes through the front and assists the fan to cool the engine. There are situation whereby air doesn't have free flow because of blockage in the radiator and condenser. Dust and debris can cause blockage. If this be the case, have your radiator washed thoroughly and cleaned.
If there is no water in the radiator when the car overheats, then there is a probably a leakage from the water pump. Or maybe your fan isn't blowing properly. The fan might be blowing weak air.
The above are what could cause your engine to over heat.
So start the check from the radiator. Poor water into the radiator, wait for some minutes, look under the car and observe if water is going to leak. If there is a leak, it might be from the water pump or a leaking hose.
If water from radiator has no leak, have your radiator washed and clean the condenser has they might block air that is suppose to cool the engine.
Also, make sure your fan is blowing properly or well enough to cool the engine.
Make sure you have the above checked thoroughly as they are the major causes of problems like this.
This overheating problem could lead to a burnt gasket and this can dry the engine oil which will eventually knock the engine. So have this problem fixed to prevent further damage that will cost you more money.
Lastly, remove the hose that connects the radiator to the engine, water from the engine will come out. Pour water into the radiator, the water will flow through the hose down to the ground. Do this severally. Now connect the hose back to the engine, pour water into the radiator. Start the engine, the water in the radiator will reduce, add more water till radiator is full.
In summary, the major cause of over heating problem is from the radiator, fan, water pump, blockage in the hose, and dirt in in/on the condenser. These are area you need to concentrate on.
I forgot to mention that the acceleration meter or engine meter on the dash board shouldn't be more the 5. It should be below 5. If it is above 5, it can cause overheating. I hope you understand what I mean.....
Regards.
also the radiator be full still it accumulates alot of pressure on the top hose and whats the acceleraion meter how do i check it to see if its working properly
The very first thing?
MAKE SURE YOUR GUAGE IS WORKING RIGHT.
THEN:
Remove radiator cap, fill with water, start the car. Is water shooting out? If yes then you have a blown head gasket or some other head problem. If not
Try removing the thermostat.
Make sure hot wired fan is turning in the right direction.
Double check the belts to make sure the water pump is turning in the right direction.
Remember that modern cars do not cool with water they use a COOLANT usually mixed with water but sometimes just straight from the container.
Last resort?
Take your car to the dealer, They know more about your car than anyone, and can sometimes be cheaper than buying bunches of parts that you may not need.