well i was driving my car yest. and i could smellthe coolant so i pulled over popped my hood and looked at the reservoir and the coolant was bubblin so i sat for like 5 min started upagin and the same thing happen again, is that a major problem or minor???
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in the resivoir:
- bubbles
- vanishing coolant
- oil mixed in with the coolant
In the radiator
- missing coolant
- When cap is removed and car is run, bubbles form constantly.
in the oil:
- Milky texture (oil will look like coffee with cream)
- White/mocha residue on rad cap
in addition:
- white smoke on startup
- power loss
Since youve overheated before, tread very carefully. If it happens too often, or if you dont catch it in time, you can blow the HG or warp the head. Start with the cheapest to fix, and work your way up
Rad Cap--->Thermostat--->Radiator Hoses--->Radiator (see if it holds pressure)--->Water Pump--> Headgasket.
i went through a LOT of troubleshooting with my old SC300, so this is an area that i have experience in. Not by choice
- bubbles
- vanishing coolant
- oil mixed in with the coolant
In the radiator
- missing coolant
- When cap is removed and car is run, bubbles form constantly.
in the oil:
- Milky texture (oil will look like coffee with cream)
- White/mocha residue on rad cap
in addition:
- white smoke on startup
- power loss
Since youve overheated before, tread very carefully. If it happens too often, or if you dont catch it in time, you can blow the HG or warp the head. Start with the cheapest to fix, and work your way up
Rad Cap--->Thermostat--->Radiator Hoses--->Radiator (see if it holds pressure)--->Water Pump--> Headgasket.
i went through a LOT of troubleshooting with my old SC300, so this is an area that i have experience in. Not by choice
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ok thanks for breaking that down for me if you just told me its in there i'd be lost for what to look for KUDOS
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:iagree: ive used that stuff for a long time, with no ill effects. i always keep a bottle in the car.
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i need help with my subframe idk if its bent...my right back tire is camberin the rong way. i hit a curb not bad...idk if its my subframe
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I wouldn't have over heated if it wasn't 105 and i have a working radiator fan. But its all fixed now.Haha. I sat in stopped traffic for 2 hours this weekend, never got over 200.
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so should i go with 50/50 or straight water ?? im getting to diff suggestions
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ok thanks i hope doing that and installing the radiator cap resolves this problem cuz im driving frm cali to florida next week and overheating wont make that drive a good 1
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I just use distilled water in the summer. Keep a gallon in the car at all times. Along with brake fluid, power steering fluid, and a couple of tools.
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^dude i know this has nothing to do with it but nice vista rip in your avatar
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well i put the new cap on did no difference but i just realized that one of my fans dont come on wen i start my car is that possibly the problem? if both fansarent runnin ??
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ok i guess im fucked than and gotta go on to changing the water pump fml
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