Chevrolet runs these cars at higher temps to help with emissions. I suggest getting a 160 thermostat and a hypertech chip. I did this for my 94 Vette, coolant temps range 180-200 instead of 200-220
the engine will overheat!for a start ,and the dash water temperature light will come on!there will be steam coming from the radiator...
Thermostat messed up, Oil needs to be changed, no antifreeze in the radiator, radiator fan is not working properly
A cracked radiator can not be fixed. A cracked radiator needs to be replaced . A mechanic can replace one in a few hours.
You need to go get your car looked at by an auto repairman if you have a crack in your auto radiator. They can tell you if it needs replaced or just fixed.
Yes, a car needs a radiator to run because it stores the coolant for the engine and dispenses it when needed. So, if it didn't have one the car would overheat and not be able to move :)
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the radiator hoses. Remove the radiator stabilizer arm. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
several things 1. no radiator coolant 2. thermostat is bad 3. needs new water pump 4. make sure engine/radiator fan is running
head gasket or crack block or radiator needs to be flused or hoses cluged.Really anything can make a car over heat alot to list!
A bad radiator cap needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Fluid can leak out causing the car to overheat. Constant overheating can lead to expensive repairs. The average radiator cap costs less than $10.00, so it's worth the investment.
to add to this, a big YES,on the radiator cap .the radiator cap needs to be specific pressure rating. radiator caps do wear out. also the cheapest fix to start It is doubtful a radiator cap would cause a car to overheat. Common overheating causes are insufficient coolant, leaking coolant (into or out of your engine), faulty thermostat, blown cooling fan fuse, faulty fan temperature switch ( sender ), faulty fan, or a faulty fan relay.
To replace a lower radiator hose on a Ford Focus, use a bucket to catch any antifreeze that might leak. Loosen the clamp from both ends on the hose that needs to be replaced. Put the clamps on the new hose and reposition the hose on the radiator and the other end where it needs to go. Tighten the clamps. Refill the radiator with antifreeze.
No an overheating engine will be due to leaking coolant, a faulty radiator, a faulty water pump, lack of oil or oil that needs to be changed