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Why would the heater in a 1996 Blazer make the cab smell like hot water even after having the system flushed with a new thermostat and new radiator cap?
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∙ 18y ago
You have a bad heater core the heater core is a small radiator type unit under the dash of your car that sends hot water from the cooling system runs through a fan blows on it and warm air comes out. It is in the cab under the dash and it is leaking that why you smell "hot water" You need a experienced mechanic or get a book Chiltons if you what to fix it yourself
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How do you know if your car needs a new thermostat?
If your radiator isnt leaking and car is having a over heating problem and coolant spewing out. Chances are your thermostat needs replaced. possible the radiator needs to be flushed. But more likley its thermostat
Your 1988 Toyota Camry is overheating after having the pressure checked on the cooling system checked and the radiator flushed filled?
Bad thermostat maybe?
What will cause overflow to bubble and car gets hot?
Either: 1) Thermostat is bad or 2) Radiator is clogged or 3) if your losing fluid or hearing a noise, check your water pump. If your not losing fluid or hearing a noise, the service the radiator by having it flushed. If this doesn't solve your problem, then change the thermostat. If your still having the problem then your radiator may need further service or even replacing. I'm having the same issue right now. I'm replacing my thermostat next. If it still is running hot, I'm going to take the radiator out and have it serviced. Good luck! And remember, DONT let the temperature get in the red!!
I have a 2000 Chevy blazer Lt 4.3 2wd automatic the temperature gauge is going to max it hot but has not actually overheated i have flushed the system brown redish slugish junk came out but still hot?
Have your radiator tested at a radiator shop, replace the thermostat, and if it was mine I would replace the water pump also. If fluid is leaking from under the front snout of the water pump, it needs replaced. If there is either white slurry in your oil or excess gas and black oil floating on top of your coolant, you may have a head gasket or cracked head causing the overheating. In most cases having the radiator cleaned/tested and a new thermostat should fix the problem.
How do you determine why a 1999 Chevy Blazer just blows out cold?
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Having radiator overflow issues with 1999 jeep grand cherokee.?
You need to replace the thermostat and flush the system of crud.
Why would there be white foam in your radiator?
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Where is the thermostat on a 2002 Subaru Forester?
Bottom of the engine where the lower radiator hose connects. Besides having to lay on the floor, it is easy to replace.
Your 1993 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4cyl keeps over heating If you remove the thermostat it stays cool I replaced the thermostat twice what could it bevI have no coolantleak or water in the exhaust?
I was having the same problem with my car. When you take the thermostat out it will automatically read cool. But I later found out that I had a leak in my radiator and had to replace it. Turned out that my heads are warped and was leaking oil into my water and into the radiator itself. Once i replaced the radiator its been fine.
How do you replace the thermostat located on a 1993 Chevy Blazer?
All you should need to do is follow the upper radiator hose back to the motor, Un-screw the bolts at the engine, lift and you will find the thermostat. If it has a rubber gaskit you should be able to reuse it.AnotherDon't reuse gaskets. They're a $1 part and over time they do become dried out. It's not worth having to dismantle the thermostat housing again when your gasket becomes completely shot. Do the job right the first time! Dawn
Can lack of heat in a car be caused by blown head gasket?
If you haven't done this, I would try a new Thermostat first I had the same problem and it was a clogged heater core , Try having it flushed out
How do you change the thermostat on a 2004 avalanche?
Find and disconnect the upper radiator hose. This will be a hose going from the top of the radiator to the top of the engine block somewhere. The upper radiator hose attaches to the thermostat housing, which is usually secured by 2 or 4 bolts. The thermostat is inside and you will probably need a pick to get it out. Having said that, your thermostat probably isn't the problem if you are overheating. GM motors have really bad intake gasket design, which can cause your car to leak coolant, which will in turn cause it to overheat.
