The fan clutch is not functioning properly. Replace.
The oil thins when hot and the oil pump is driven off the engine so, the lower the engine rpm's, the slower the pump turns.
The engine should be hot and idling in park.
A car that is stopped with the engine running.
Yes, the radiator fan on a 2000 Mazda Protege should activate when the engine is idling, especially if the temperature gauge indicates that the engine is getting hot. The fan helps to maintain optimal engine temperature by drawing air through the radiator to cool the coolant as it circulates. If the fan is not running during idling and the engine temperature rises, it may indicate a problem with the fan, the temperature sensor, or the fan relay.
water in the fuel can cause an idling motor to sputter and/or die.
You may need to adjust the tension on the belt.
electric fans are run by a sensor that turns it on when the engine has reached a certain temp. if the engine isn't hot enough or isn't workin hard enough the fan wont kick on
According to the service manual, it says to check the fluid with the engine idling in Park. There is a cold engine range of marks and a hot engine range of marks on the dipstick. The upper set of marks are for the hot engine level range and the lower for cold check. The fluid expands when it is heated.
According to the service manual, it says to check the fluid with the engine idling in Park. There is a cold engine range of marks and a hot engine range of marks on the dipstick. The upper set of marks are for the hot engine level range and the lower for cold check. The fluid expands when it is heated.
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When an engine revs up or stalls while idling when hot, it could be due to several issues. A common cause is a vacuum leak, which can disrupt the air-fuel mixture. Additionally, a failing idle air control valve or throttle position sensor can lead to improper engine management. Lastly, overheating components like the fuel pump can also affect engine performance during idling.
According to the service manual, it says to check the fluid with the engine idling in Park. There is a cold engine range of marks and a hot engine range of marks on the dipstick. The upper set of marks are for the hot engine level range and the lower for cold check. The fluid expands when it is heated.