I would check your anti-freeze level first and if its good i would proceed to changing your water pump & thermostat considering if I'm not mistaking its a 60k maintenance job and if that still fails it might be your heater core which is time consuming and expensive to change. (i have a little bit of knowledge towards this but I would check with a professional because I'm not one)
There is coolant in the engine block when the engine is not running. The engine block, heater, hoses and radiator remain full when engine is not running.
The heater in your car uses waste heat from the engine to heat the car. When the engine is not running there is no heat to distribute.
Yes it will, engine coolant still flows through it when engine is running.
Take both heater hoses off at the heater and the hose running from the front, attach it to the rear of the engine.
AnswerBad thermostat, clogged heater core, or a defective heater control switch. If an engine has not been running long it will not have warmed up, the warmth from a car heater usually comes from the engine.
the heater core is behind the dash board
When the engine is turned off, the car heater can still work by using the remaining heat stored in the engine and circulating it through the car's heating system. This allows the heater to continue providing warmth inside the car even when the engine is not running.
The heater control valve is on the left hand side of the engine bay, under the air intake duct. it has two heater hoses running to it and one vacuum line running to it.
I dont know about your specific car but its usually located on one of the hoses coming from the heater core, on the firewall, behind the engine.
Yes, a clogged heater core can contribute to engine overheating. The heater core is part of the vehicle's cooling system, and if it becomes blocked, it restricts coolant flow. This can lead to inadequate cooling of the engine, causing it to overheat. Additionally, if the heater core is clogged, it may also reduce the effectiveness of the cabin heating system.
You can heat your car without running the engine by using a portable car heater that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket or by using a heated blanket or seat warmer.
Maybe it is out of antifreeze? If older car, maybe you need the radiator and heater flushed.