Overheating after been sitting for two months

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA

156,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

GINANEE76

MEMBER
2 POSTS

Two months ago I got another car and parked my Corolla.i went to drive it and right away it overheated.nothing was wrong at all before I parked it.i replaced the water pump and it's still getting hot after ten minutes, it looks like it's started smoking. Also it was super low on oil.i replaced some and oil light still lighting up

Jul 8, 2019 at 10:12 AM

SCGRANTURISMO

✓Experienced Mechanic
4,897 POSTS

Hello,

Okay. To check to see if where your oil level is, use the engine oil dipstick. Pull it out and wipe the end of it off with a rag and reinsert it. Make sure it goes all the way done and then pull it back out and see where the oil level is. Check and make sure your vehicle is topped off with antifreeze. If you have recently replaced the water pump, I would suggest doing a flush and fill and replacing the thermostat. Here are a couple of links for you to go to:

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

In the diagrams down below I have included your vehicle's engine oil type and capacity as well as the same for the coolant. I also have included the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part number for the thermostat for you. Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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