# \#overheating **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/overheating/176.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 Tundra V8 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970)
**Author:** [@hqgrizzard\_191863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hqgrizzard_191863)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970 "2024-11-11T19:15:57Z")
Radiator blew a crack in the top. I replaced the radiator, replaced the thermostat. Put it all back together and still overheats. I removed and reinstalled the thermostat on the off chance I didn’t put the bleeder at th… --- ## [Honda accord evap system and overheating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543)
**Author:** [@Lpm1222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lpm1222)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543 "2024-08-02T01:32:23Z")
Hello, i recently bought an 07 honda accord and its been having some problems with overheating. I pulled the codes and got p0497 and p0457. Its not the gas cap. At first i thought it was the evap system purge valve, bu… --- ## [Car overheating, full coolant, and dying battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366)
**Author:** [@Alexdejay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexdejay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366 "2023-10-14T21:33:22Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonota at 72,000 miles. I tried to start my car and it wouldn’t fully roll over. Check engine light came on too but my code reader didn’t pick anything up. Everything electrical still worked includi… --- ## [Car dashboard overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dashboard-overheating/192365)
**Author:** [@Noggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noggo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dashboard-overheating/192365 "2023-08-20T11:53:25Z")
Hello. My car is a Ford Focus 2005. a few weeks back it started leaking and we located the problem, it was from the radiator. My brother and I spent the weekend fixing it, we thought it had cracked but it was only one … --- ## [Cooling fans not working properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-not-working-properly/191332)
**Author:** [@khanhkpu1710cartalk\_185778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khanhkpu1710cartalk_185778)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-not-working-properly/191332 "2023-07-06T22:40:15Z")
Hi everybody! My 2001 toyota camry has been overheating. I noticed that the cooling fan on the passenger side isn’t spinning, and replaced it but it still overheat. Then I noticed that both fans spin slow when the AC is… --- ## [Overheated 300 \*\* updated\*\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-300-updated/186995)
**Author:** [@crivers1994\_182590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crivers1994_182590)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-300-updated/186995 "2022-10-27T10:37:04Z")
hello there, here is some background before my question. for those who take the time to answer this in any way, I cant begin to thank you enough! If you have any ideas that can help out with getting this bucket on the ro… --- ## [Car engine overheat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-overheat/186306)
**Author:** [@grazers\_delays\_0k\_182248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grazers_delays_0k_182248)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-overheat/186306 "2022-09-12T00:15:12Z")
Hello.My car is overheating on high speeds at highways.I have changed water pump,radiator,head gasket,cap, and thermostat and the problem is still persisting.WHat could be the problem? To add that i found that the heat … --- ## [Engine Overheating After Re-Installing Intake Manifold (2011 Buick LaCrosse 3.6L)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-after-re-installing-intake-manifold-2011-buick-lacrosse-3-6l/183093)
**Author:** [@vogz19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vogz19)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-after-re-installing-intake-manifold-2011-buick-lacrosse-3-6l/183093 "2022-03-20T23:06:40Z")
I recently had to replace a couple of ignition coils and spark plugs in Cylinders 3 & 5 to fix I misfire I had. The coils for 3 & 5 are only accessible by taking off the intake manifold on the 2011 3.6L V6. Putting ever… --- ## [Overheating issue, need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-need-help/177898)
**Author:** [@honeycutt424\_176095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeycutt424_176095)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-need-help/177898 "2022-02-17T23:07:53Z")
2002 f150 4.6 At first the heat stopped working then a few days later I notice the truck would over heat at stop lights or in slow moving traffic. I tested the fan clutch and the fan had plenty on resistance when the en… --- ## [A Real Interesting Overheating Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-interesting-overheating-problem/52195)
**Author:** [@Duke1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duke1971)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-interesting-overheating-problem/52195 "2021-05-07T15:55:20Z")
My 2003 F-150 4.6L spikes into max overheating on the gauge after about 4 miles. It then recovers into the normal range and does not do it again (until you start it after completely cool). I'm now on my third thermosta… --- ## [Radiator dumping coolant into reservoir, overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619 "2021-01-29T14:30:18Z")
2005 Subaru Forester, 175k miles. New radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and water pump. Radiator is filling with air, reservoir flowing over with the coolant from the radiator, motor runs hot after about 20miles. What’… --- ## [97 Buick giving false readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-giving-false-readings/171591)
**Author:** [@JosieB357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosieB357)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-giving-false-readings/171591 "2020-11-01T22:52:49Z")
So I have a 97 Buick Lesabre. Lately it had been saying it’s over heating but when I check it isnt. Water level seems to be fine and oil is fine as well. The dial would slowly rise up to barely where it says overheating… --- ## [Overheating and coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-coolant-leak/168310)
**Author:** [@Brittany-1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittany-1988)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-coolant-leak/168310 "2020-08-06T02:15:37Z")
I have a 1999 Acura TL 3.2L and it’s been overheating and losing coolant from somewhere. The thermostat, radiator cap and radiator hoses have been replaced. I’ve also purchased the temperature control switch which hasn’t… --- ## [My car is overheating at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-overheating-at-high-speeds/3750)
**Author:** [@annacami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annacami)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-overheating-at-high-speeds/3750 "2020-08-04T19:00:12Z")
I own a 1997 Mazda Protege, manual transmission. It has over 290,000 miles on it (I know what you are thinking), but runs really great. 85% of the miles are interstate miles going 75 mhp with little braking or "ware an… --- ## [Olds Intrigue Overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406)
**Author:** [@OldsGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldsGuy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406 "2020-07-17T18:16:22Z")
I have a 2001 Olds Intrigue with the 3.5 liter V6 and 95K miles. Over the last year it has developed an overheating problem that has gotten progressively worse with the coolant temperature pegging high and losing coolan… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Overheating warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721)
**Author:** [@stevehenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevehenderson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721 "2020-06-14T20:40:19Z")
dashboard reads engine is overheated --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - So hot it snapped the dipstick - twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599)
**Author:** [@Al53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599 "2020-06-12T12:22:30Z")
2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible limited 3.5L flex fuel I had this car from new it now has only 33000 miles Oil gets very hot 215 - 245 degrees, the water temp is find 180 - 190 degrees When the oil is very hot after… --- ## [Saturn aura 07 gets to hot overheats sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-07-gets-to-hot-overheats-sometimes/160562)
**Author:** [@chris.d.liddell\_164803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris.d.liddell_164803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-07-gets-to-hot-overheats-sometimes/160562 "2020-03-08T19:58:35Z")
Hello and thanks in advance for any help. My Saturn aura is the 3.5 and it the tempature started to fluctuate when I drive from a little above half way then will rise to 3/4 and sometimes it will go back down to normal w… --- ## [Mazda may be overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-may-be-overheating/146443)
**Author:** [@faeryfaeryfae\_156030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faeryfaeryfae_156030)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-may-be-overheating/146443 "2019-08-11T13:22:35Z")
Hello, I am posting this question on behalf of my mother, regarding a 1994 Mazda Miata that she only drives once a week for short errands. The neighbor advised that she idle/run the engine for ten to fifteen minutes eve… --- ## [Subaru still overheats after repairs - worth more work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-still-overheats-after-repairs-worth-more-work/146324)
**Author:** [@ellamott\_155934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellamott_155934)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-still-overheats-after-repairs-worth-more-work/146324 "2019-08-09T22:27:17Z")
Hello everybody! I have some trouble with my beloved 2006 Subaru Forester and hope you can help me make a smart decision: Two months ago, out of nowhere, the car started overheating. (Maybe not completely out of nowher… --- ## [Sebring engine knocking and over heat after driving through grass!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-engine-knocking-and-over-heat-after-driving-through-grass/141742)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Thomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-engine-knocking-and-over-heat-after-driving-through-grass/141742 "2019-07-10T16:11:45Z")
The other day I was driving down the road and I went to pass a truck. As I pulled into the left side of the road the truck starting moving over toward me. I had no choice but to drive in the grass on the shoulder. I was … --- ## [All Sorts of Problems with 2007 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-problems-with-2007-chevy-impala/83224)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_PG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel_PG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-problems-with-2007-chevy-impala/83224 "2019-06-20T05:43:59Z")
Hi Everyone, I had previously posted the problem quoted below, but my I have more to share on it and have brand new problems popping up with the car. "My 2007 Chevy Impala has developed a brand new problem today. Dri… --- ## [My Lexus Wont Stop Overheating!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lexus-wont-stop-overheating/139380)
**Author:** [@Jasmine\_Adams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasmine_Adams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lexus-wont-stop-overheating/139380 "2019-04-28T16:04:11Z")
My 04 Lexus Gs300 WONT STOP OVERHEATING! I brought this car from somebody… I Was Told IT WASNT NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR! I Test Drive it… And it seem to be running well! Later that night it began to run HOT! I took it … --- ## [May have figured out why my honda keeps overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861 "2019-04-22T02:30:50Z")
This is by no means 100% solution because I still think it could be the head gasket. But here are my deductions. The car in question is a 2003 Honda civic with 140k on it. The car has been overheating for awhile, I've ha… --- ## [Lincoln LS - 2002 V8 - Overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-2002-v8-overheating/47462)
**Author:** [@joswald21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joswald21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-2002-v8-overheating/47462 "2019-04-07T00:03:17Z")
We have a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 that is either actually overheating or just saying it's overheating. Last year, the temperature gauge began to spike up to the MAX suddenly. This happened soon after driving the car fro… --- ## [Subaru 2.5 L engine - the worst engine ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2-5-l-engine-the-worst-engine-ever/27647)
**Author:** [@RTDennison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RTDennison)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2-5-l-engine-the-worst-engine-ever/27647 "2019-03-07T21:14:37Z")
The Subaru 4 cylinder 2.5 L "Boxer engine" has had numerous problems with head gasket (HG) coolant leaks. The HG problems are outlined on the website http://use...asket.html Summary 1. The HG leaks occur… --- ## [1994 Suburban with mystery overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suburban-with-mystery-overheating/131976)
**Author:** [@dominickpastore\_146581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominickpastore_146581)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suburban-with-mystery-overheating/131976 "2019-01-04T20:27:18Z")
I have a 1994 Chevy Suburban (5.7L V8) that’s occasionally overheating and I’m at a loss as to what the problem could be. Now, before anyone tries to talk some sense into me with words like “sell,” “scrap,” and “take th… --- ## [John's GMC Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445)
**Author:** [@Atlanta\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atlanta_Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445 "2019-01-02T03:40:32Z")
I was just listening Saturday Aug-27th, when Tom and Ray talked with John in Columbus, Ohio, who had mineral deposits in his radiator on a diesel GMC. Evidently the Ohio Water is very "hard" and mineral laden, which cau… --- ## [Can BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer be effective when combustion gases are getting into cooling system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealer-be-effective-when-combustion-gases-are-getting-into-cooling-system/84916)
**Author:** [@whatever5349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatever5349)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealer-be-effective-when-combustion-gases-are-getting-into-cooling-system/84916 "2018-12-30T08:32:21Z")
We have a 1999 Camry 4 cylinder with 218,000 miles that has one foot in the grave. The repairs it would need to stay on the road long term dont make financial sense. So we're going to buy a different car, but we're going… --- ## [Yaris Low Coolant Temp Problem!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-low-coolant-temp-problem/67393)
**Author:** [@buckaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buckaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-low-coolant-temp-problem/67393 "2018-12-30T00:54:40Z")
Hi there all. Before someone says "normal" I know the low temp light is supposed to come on until the car reaches normal operating temp :slight\_smile: My problem is really strange and my mechanic and I are both perpl… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/overheating/176.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=overheating)