# \#overheating **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/overheating/176.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [2005 chevy impala 3.4 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-3-4-overheating/61083)
**Author:** [@mark\_petrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark_petrak)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-3-4-overheating/61083 "2018-10-30T00:04:44Z")
ok so i have a doosy of a problem. i recently had an issue with my car overheating so i changed the thermostat. about 3 months later it happens again. i know i need a new tensioner arm but i decide to wait on it. i take … --- ## [Pontiac Grand Am Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-overheats/83317)
**Author:** [@GooberGrape](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GooberGrape)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-overheats/83317 "2018-08-25T13:37:59Z")
I have a 2004 Grand Am that I was driving once a few months ago and it overheated. I immediately pulled over and shut it off. I got out and looked under the hood but there was no steam and no apparent leaks. After a w… --- ## [Chrysler Sebring 2005 Engine & Cooling System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2005-engine-amp-cooling-system/92503)
**Author:** [@HOSE-LINE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HOSE-LINE)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2005-engine-amp-cooling-system/92503 "2018-08-09T23:09:20Z")
At idle temperature is above middle. Upper radiator hose, which is connected to the thermostat is hot. Lower radiator hose that feeds back to the engine is cold. Radiator fan will not stop running if the temp guage is… --- ## [2007 Ford F350 overheats when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601)
**Author:** [@Joanne51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanne51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601 "2018-07-08T05:40:39Z")
My Ford F350 overheats on every hill when I have my cabover camper on and pull my 2 horse trailer. Even without the horse trailer! This is a diesel and should haul a house! I am retired and broke. Wanted to travel duri… --- ## [1997 Toyota Corolla overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-corolla-overheats/116834)
**Author:** [@Niels51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Niels51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-corolla-overheats/116834 "2018-05-05T15:59:03Z")
Random overheating problem, runs fine for a while then the temp shoots up. Flushed system. Replaced radiator, thermostat, did a full tune up. Water pump is working fine. I checked timing, it is a few degrees advanced, b… --- ## [Subaru -- overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating/27095)
**Author:** [@djackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating/27095 "2018-01-04T19:28:46Z")
2003 Outback, 113,000 miles New water pump and thermostat (replaced twice) Below 40 degrees, starts to overheat. Is controlled by 1. making sure the heat is turned on high -- if temperature gauge doesn't come down… --- ## [Overheating/No AC etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-no-ac-etc/107312)
**Author:** [@brookslike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookslike)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-no-ac-etc/107312 "2017-08-30T23:38:27Z")
So I’ve been having some issues with my 2012 Chevy Orlando recently, and decided to notate the issues in point form. I’m pretty cash strapped right now, so I’m hesitant to take the car in without having a more firm idea … --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer Temp Gauge Acting Goofy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy/69103)
**Author:** [@Shop99er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shop99er)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy/69103 "2017-08-24T04:55:40Z")
For reasons I can't figure, the Temp gauge on the wife's Explorer is shooting from normal to high in just seconds. Then, it drops back to normal. When I looked at it this afternoon, I noted 2 things. 1) There was no si… --- ## [Problems with Thermistor (Temp Sensor) in Hyundai Santa Fe (2002)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-thermistor-temp-sensor-in-hyundai-santa-fe-2002/50535)
**Author:** [@misterwinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misterwinter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-thermistor-temp-sensor-in-hyundai-santa-fe-2002/50535 "2017-07-10T19:00:42Z")
Hi everyone, I was going to submit a question for the radio show, but thought I'd try the discussion boards first. Here's my situation. I'm the owner of a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe with approximately 84,000 miles … --- ## [Intermittant Overheating Problem (only over 90 degrees outside) with 2001 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728)
**Author:** [@srluker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srluker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728 "2017-05-29T01:22:01Z")
I have a 2001 Lexus ES 300- 120,000 miles. For over a year, I have been having problems with it over heating sporadically. It only happens when it is 90+ degrees outside-I live in Texas, so this happens alot. It always … --- ## [Overheating in winter? Well it is Texas lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-in-winter-well-it-is-texas-lol/100143)
**Author:** [@ninakitkat89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ninakitkat89)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-in-winter-well-it-is-texas-lol/100143 "2017-02-27T15:37:26Z")
Hi all, I have a Lexus GS300 1998 that was passed down to me. It ran great for few months, now it is over heating. Took it to a garage and mechanic said I needed a new radiator because it had too much build up? … --- ## [Coolant Reservoir doesn't drain back into Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347)
**Author:** [@anitrabrumagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitrabrumagen)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347 "2017-01-31T22:14:20Z")
Why would coolant flow from the radiator to the overflow tank when hot but not return to the tank when cool? To answer this question you might should know the following: - We've tried two new rad caps. - Overflow… --- ## [Oil temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-temperature-gauge/2003)
**Author:** [@thelonious16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thelonious16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-temperature-gauge/2003 "2016-08-16T17:10:43Z")
Hello, my 91 Honda Accord EX has a new habit where the oil temperature gauge gets really high (the red turn off the car section to be exact). I got the oil changed and I drove for about an hour with no problem and all o… --- ## [1997 Honda Civic overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-overheating-issue/93579)
**Author:** [@Ender554](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ender554)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-overheating-issue/93579 "2016-06-20T01:59:34Z")
I just received this car as a freebie but it has come with an issue or two. The most pressing is a cooling issue. They gave it to me with the words, "The radiator leaks". Upon some testing this doesn't seem to be the who… --- ## [Blown head gasket 1995 4 runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-1995-4-runner/93441)
**Author:** [@GabiC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GabiC)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-1995-4-runner/93441 "2016-06-04T03:20:33Z")
Long story short, widowed, no family and friends have done all they can. Got laid off, unemployment got cut off a month early and I'm scrambling for employment. Rented a room to cut expenses only to find out no kitchen p… --- ## [Bad Head gasket. Is this problem related? Coolant overflow and failure to return to engine.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-head-gasket-is-this-problem-related-coolant-overflow-and-failure-to-return-to-engine/92827)
**Author:** [@JAKEyj333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAKEyj333)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-head-gasket-is-this-problem-related-coolant-overflow-and-failure-to-return-to-engine/92827 "2016-03-23T14:42:02Z")
Hello, I know my car has a leak. Blok check test confirmed. Symptoms: Car overheats after driving for awhile but only intermittently Overflow is filled almost to top after driving and has wet sides. Coolant fail… --- ## [Honda Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-overheating/91242)
**Author:** [@Loveless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loveless)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-overheating/91242 "2015-09-26T04:31:02Z")
'04 Honda Civic-1.7L First the car started overheating only it was sitting in idle. As soon as you would go or if you revved the engine the needle would immediately drop after a few seconds. Replaced the thermostat. It s… --- ## [Honda civic overheating no apparent reasons, confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-overheating-no-apparent-reasons-confusion/91088)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-overheating-no-apparent-reasons-confusion/91088 "2015-09-23T07:37:19Z")
It seems as though my car can't be fixed. I have a Honda civic 03 with 150k on it. I have taken it to several mechanics, I fell into the trap of throwing parts at the car by the recommendation of mechanics. First a mecha… --- ## [2011 Mazda3 iS 2.0 keeps overheating even after many repairs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda3-is-2-0-keeps-overheating-even-after-many-repairs/90669)
**Author:** [@Alexr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda3-is-2-0-keeps-overheating-even-after-many-repairs/90669 "2015-07-24T09:28:13Z")
Help! I can't afford to spend anymore money on this car. I had this car less than a month when it overheated on the highway coming back from out of town (I had already driven the car hundreds, if not thousands, of miles … --- ## [Car overheating until I add coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-until-i-add-coolant/90360)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-until-i-add-coolant/90360 "2015-07-23T05:26:16Z")
Hi guys. Having an intermittent problem on my 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (about 132,000 miles). Often I can drive around and everything is okay. However, it seems like every 11 days or so, the temperature gauge starts … --- ## [Transmission Fluid too Full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666)
**Author:** [@kodymcdonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kodymcdonald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666 "2015-07-22T02:04:39Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado and have noticed some little puddles of transmission fluid under it. With the engine cool (overnight), I cleaned the dipstick, put it back in and then checked it. The fluid was way way above … --- ## [Overheating on a 2001 Subaru Outback Legacy Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-2001-subaru-outback-legacy-wagon/89852)
**Author:** [@Hedycoleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hedycoleman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-2001-subaru-outback-legacy-wagon/89852 "2015-06-11T08:27:07Z")
So this car is having overheating problems -- it's a 2001, Subaru outback legacy wagon, 125,000 miles on it, automatic. I was driving it an hour on the highway, pulled off an exit, it overheated and stalled. Got it int… --- ## [Overheating Camry (on and after driving on the highway)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-camry-on-and-after-driving-on-the-highway/89948)
**Author:** [@emsable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emsable)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-camry-on-and-after-driving-on-the-highway/89948 "2015-05-12T19:07:00Z")
I have a 94 6 cylinder Camry wagon that has just started overheating on the highway and when I get off the hwy until I can find a place to park. The first time it happened I was going about 70 (I'm in California) and not… --- ## [2002 Chevy Malibu- Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheating/89864)
**Author:** [@SuzieH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzieH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheating/89864 "2015-05-05T01:30:51Z")
I've replaced the heater hose after it "popped", water pump and the radiator cap twice now Check engine light was on before it's last trip to the shop, and off when I picked it up so he said it must've been fixed I ass… --- ## [Honda CRV (98) overheats, not all the way, and not every day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-98-overheats-not-all-the-way-and-not-every-day/88667)
**Author:** [@unclemarkmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unclemarkmark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-98-overheats-not-all-the-way-and-not-every-day/88667 "2015-01-13T09:55:33Z")
Thermostat: replaced. Temp sensor: replaced. Radiator: fairly new NOT losing water. Note, sometimes the temp guage goes wild up and wild down, while engine stays the same temp. (i take it thats a short) But w… --- ## [Overheating buick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-buick/88650)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-buick/88650 "2015-01-12T10:53:13Z")
My niece has a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. It is overheating. Her brother changed the thermostat and this didnot seem to help, In addition, he looked at the water pump and didnt see anything. However, he did say that, anyti… --- ## [Car no heat... Yet overheating? :S HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-no-heat-yet-overheating-s-help/88581)
**Author:** [@joanna88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanna88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-no-heat-yet-overheating-s-help/88581 "2015-01-06T20:29:41Z")
Hi guys... Never been on a forum site before but I have nothing to loose and and getting frustrated with my stupid car.. It's a 2005 Hyandai XG350 (I know, crappy, I didnt buy it, my husband did- who knows nothing about … --- ## [Stratus V6 2.7L White Smoke possible head gasket damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stratus-v6-2-7l-white-smoke-possible-head-gasket-damage/88556)
**Author:** [@aldoaldo14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aldoaldo14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stratus-v6-2-7l-white-smoke-possible-head-gasket-damage/88556 "2015-01-05T09:55:30Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Stratus, its the 2005 V6 MotoR 2.7L 24 valves Chrysler LH (USA imported model) The problem started months ago when a piece that connect several hoses and it have the temperature sensor (… --- ## [Car Over heating even though the theromostat is not in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-heating-even-though-the-theromostat-is-not-in-it/88434)
**Author:** [@Tuku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuku)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-heating-even-though-the-theromostat-is-not-in-it/88434 "2015-01-03T23:47:57Z")
So my car started overheating suddenly out of the blue...Every other vehicle that I have owned the overheating was caused by a stuck thermostat so I removed that and plan to get a new one on my next paycheck. This onl… --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer overheating when accelerating, no heat in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-overheating-when-accelerating-no-heat-in-cabin/88279)
**Author:** [@saun.lehar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saun.lehar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-overheating-when-accelerating-no-heat-in-cabin/88279 "2014-12-15T04:57:00Z")
My 2010 Ford Explorer experienced a radiator leak between the radiator and the plastic tank on the top, so I replaced that, we were still not experiencing any heat while driving it. I watched a couple of videos on how to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/overheating/176.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=overheating) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/overheating/176.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=overheating)