Engine runs hot

Tiny
JUNIOR MORALES
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156 MILES
When driving it runs at half or just below but at idle it runs just above half. What are some reasons why my car runs above half mark or at half even though radiator and refill are full?
Thursday, August 17th, 2017 AT 8:37 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 47,256 POSTS
Hello,

Can you hear the cooling fan coming on? It could be the reason your car is running hot. Here are some guides to get us started in the right direction so we can get the problem fixed.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, August 17th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links