Car overheats?

Could be a blown head gasket, or cracked head this guide will help us find out fo sure

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down this guide and report back.

That is a blown head gasket. You can also double check by removing the cap to the overflow tank. And have someone rev the motor up to about 1500 rpm while you look at the fluid inside. (Same time)

If you see bubbles, that is exhaust gas coming from a blown head gasket.

If you engine has over 100-140K miles on it, don't bother having the gaskets replaced. It'll make more economical sense to buy a used motor with less miles.

BUT! Make sure you know who you're dealing with and that they test the motor first.

First, I'll need a little more information.

Does the car leak fluid? Does the fluid get low but with no visible leaks?

Also, after running the engine until the temp needle reaches half way, squeeze the radiator hose and see if there's pressure in the system.

If there's no pressure, then there's a leak somewhere. A leak doesn't have to be visible, because it could leak inside of the motor, either into the oil, or out the tail pipe.

If this is the case, you'll either have a blown intake gasket, or head gasket.

Also, when you had all these components replaced, did they flush the system to check for any blockages, then bleed the system of all air?

The dealer needs to make their work right. Can you describe where the coolant was spraying from?

Keep in mind, the leak you saw may be a simple hose that has been causing you to add fluid. Regardless, they "fixed" it last and need to make it right.

Let me know aprox where the leak is coming from so I can give you some ideas.
Joe

Hi:
Let me know what they say.

Have the coolant systeme pressure checked for internal leaks may be a head/intake gasket

Normally you take it to a pro who will do it or you can rent the tool at auto parts and make sure the correct adapter is there then pressureize the system and seeif pressure drops rapidly if it does and you see no leaks then it's internal and then you can start to see where it's leaks from as you tear it apart. Good luck

Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, was the radiator and cooling system flushed? Was the correct type of coolant used? From the factory, the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. It is a pinkish orange color. You can not mix traditional coolant with it (usually green in color). By any chance, was that done?

Now, I am going to provide a couple links to try and diagnose this problem. If you are going through coolant and there are no leaks, you may have a bad head gasket. Often times there is evidence of coolant mixing with the engine oil and creating a tan creamy substance. Or, it will enter the combustion chamber and burn with the fuel. In that case, you can see excessive white smoke from the exhaust. So, if the things I mentioned in paragraph 1 were covered and coolant types were not mixed, I need you to check for a possible head gasket issue. Here is a link that shows how it is done, and yes, you can do it at home. Most requires nothing more than looking for evidence.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

If you did not flush the cooling system, here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if the engine overheats if you are driving at highway speeds. I will watch for your response and feel free to ask any question that you have. Once we diagnose what the problem is being caused by, I will help you through the repair process.

Take care,
Joe

Was there every a different type of coolant mixed with the dex-cool? Also, can you let me know the mileage and if you did all the tests indicated above for a head gasket issue?

Let me know.

Joe

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