The car still starts and drives but the issue is the water is returning to the reservoir. I replaced the thermostat like the mechanic said.
Oct 22, 2019 at 4:51 AM
Engine trouble
ALEYVA1977
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Good afternoon,
The thermostat is not the issue.
You either have a failed head gasket or a bad water pump not circulating coolant in the engine.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump
Is the car overheating?
Roy
The thermostat is not the issue.
You either have a failed head gasket or a bad water pump not circulating coolant in the engine.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump
Is the car overheating?
Roy
Oct 23, 2019 at 5:03 AM
I would say no. Gets hot but no overheating. Got a code P0118, Engine coolant temperature sensor circuits high.
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Oct 23, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Okay, I attached the possible issues for the 118 but it has nothing to do with the coolant backing up. It is warning you the engine is hot only.
Roy
Roy
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Oct 23, 2019 at 7:39 PM