Running like a dream just started to get hot and overheated. Please help me resolve this issue. It is for my daughter's 18th.
Oct 9, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Starting to overheat
1999 HOLDEN VECTRA
FAMILYFIRST97
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
First, can you tell me if the heating problem is happening at highway speeds, only in town speeds, or speed does not matter?
Next, here are some quick checks for you.
Make sure the coolant level is clean and full in both the radiator and overflow. (Do Not Open the Radiator or reservoir until the engine is cool)
Make sure the cooling fans are turning on when the temperature starts to raise.
Make sure the accessory belt on the engine is tight
Make sure there are no obstructions blocking air flow to the radiator.
Here are a couple links to look through. See if there is anything helpful.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cooling-system
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
Let me know if anything here helps. Also, let me know the answers to the aforementioned questions.
Take care,
Joe
First, can you tell me if the heating problem is happening at highway speeds, only in town speeds, or speed does not matter?
Next, here are some quick checks for you.
Make sure the coolant level is clean and full in both the radiator and overflow. (Do Not Open the Radiator or reservoir until the engine is cool)
Make sure the cooling fans are turning on when the temperature starts to raise.
Make sure the accessory belt on the engine is tight
Make sure there are no obstructions blocking air flow to the radiator.
Here are a couple links to look through. See if there is anything helpful.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cooling-system
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
Let me know if anything here helps. Also, let me know the answers to the aforementioned questions.
Take care,
Joe
Oct 9, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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