overheating issue
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overheating issue
Okay here is what is going on.
1.) My 8 overheats, duh.
2.) My heater isn't hot, which it should be unless the thermostat is stuck open right?
3.) It boils out my coolant.
4.) gets even hotter.
What would be the cause of all these symptoms?
1.) My 8 overheats, duh.
2.) My heater isn't hot, which it should be unless the thermostat is stuck open right?
3.) It boils out my coolant.
4.) gets even hotter.
What would be the cause of all these symptoms?
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I don't know about the radiator, it is behind the condenser, haven't really climbed under there to reach it. As far as other threads, not really read many of them. I am an experienced DIY'r. I did change the radiator about 2 months ago. It has been great until last week. It is getting hot and dripping out of reservoir. I changed the cap a few hours ago and drove around and seems fine for now. Im gonna change out my bottle since my sensor isn't working now also.
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Well, I also replaced my engine due to unrelated issue, but yeah I had air in the system I think, but I did also replace the thermostat at the same time.
It might have air in the system, but chances are it has leaked/lost coolant somewhere. You dont just get air in the system unless something else is wrong. First thing you need to do is check your coolant level and check for leaks both visual and pressure test the system (there is a tool for that).
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I ha replaced te radiator and didn't burp it. So yes u do just get air in the system, and no I don't have a leak, but I broke open the integrity of the cooling system. If u haven't done any work to the cooling System chances are it isn't because of air. If ther is air then u have a leak.
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