# \#radiators **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/radiators/6129.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Radiator fan is aggressively loud when idling with A/C on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-is-aggressively-loud-when-idling-with-a-c-on/190007)
**Author:** [@polinas20182001\_184781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/polinas20182001_184781)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-is-aggressively-loud-when-idling-with-a-c-on/190007 "2026-09-14T15:55:32Z")
Every time my car is idling with A/C on (hot or cold), radiator fan kicks in suddenly and super loud, runs on high speeds for 10 seconds and abruptly stops. After 20 to 30 seconds of rest, it happens again, and again, an… --- ## [Im trying to rebuild 06 pt cruiser 2.4 need help with a few things if possible!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-trying-to-rebuild-06-pt-cruiser-2-4-need-help-with-a-few-things-if-possible/198137)
**Author:** [@undeadexil3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/undeadexil3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-trying-to-rebuild-06-pt-cruiser-2-4-need-help-with-a-few-things-if-possible/198137 "2024-11-25T01:55:29Z")
Im looking to find out what the green connector is (i think its c11). And i have wires at the end i also have to identify (pics will be in comments) i believe the wires (db/or, db/lg) are ac low pressure or the fan or a… --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409)
**Author:** [@merv49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merv49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409 "2024-07-24T23:44:37Z")
coolant temp rise in slow speeds and hot weather --- ## [Radiator Leak Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303 "2023-12-17T22:04:01Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and it’s not likely the … --- ## [Help with flushing transmission cooler in radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933)
**Author:** [@lochlann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lochlann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933 "2023-09-17T20:01:00Z")
I am replacing my radiator in my 2001 Volvo V70 XC and I got a used one from a salvage yard. Pretty stupid in hindsight, because now I am paranoid that the transmission fluid cooler line in the radiator has gunk that wil… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Why don't we clean radiators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220)
**Author:** [@jak21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jak21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220 "2023-05-14T23:08:06Z")
This is a question about any vehicle with an internal combustion engine: Why isn’t cleaning the exterior radiator channels a matter of routine maintenance? It seems maximum air flow through the radiator would be very … --- ## [2014 Honda Civic Sdn - Coolant system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-coolant-system-problems/189698)
**Author:** [@CivicMoneyPit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CivicMoneyPit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-coolant-system-problems/189698 "2023-03-27T14:38:01Z")
A frustrating and costly problem with a 2014 Honda Civic. I had the radiator flushed in late 2021 at the dealer. It had heat that winter but next summer I noticed it didn’t. The radiator then went out in fall 2022 and I … --- ## [1994 Lincoln Continental - Leaking radiator home remedy ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-leaking-radiator-home-remedy-ideas/188306)
**Author:** [@Dee11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-leaking-radiator-home-remedy-ideas/188306 "2023-01-11T02:14:57Z")
My radiator leaks I put stop leak in it and it still leaks will a egg or black pepper work??? --- ## [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 … --- ## [Antifreeze leak from conditioner(steam from a/c)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-from-conditioner-steam-from-a-c/185393)
**Author:** [@NotGrendizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotGrendizer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-from-conditioner-steam-from-a-c/185393 "2022-07-24T06:07:10Z")
Hi,First was stram from a/c and then heat indicator went to top and started leaking radiator antifreeze from conditioner . I ride 100+km and it leaked 3+Liter antifreeze.Any suggestions? is it normal? --- ## [Overheating coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791 "2022-06-23T02:46:50Z")
Was watching some YouTube videos to check the radiator hoses temp because my engine just seems abnormally hot compared to other vehicles I’ve driven. My upper hose reaches 180-195f degrees and the lower one is the same. … --- ## [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… --- ## [Part Warranty Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485)
**Author:** [@galenclark22\_173653](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galenclark22_173653)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485 "2021-02-01T13:46:08Z")
Hi All! So I have a 2015 Cadillac ATS and back in October of 2019, I had a leak in my radiator. I brought it into the local Cadillac dealership and they said I needed to get my radiator replaced, so I went through with … --- ## [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’… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - How should I mix the coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403)
**Author:** [@al55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403 "2020-09-26T04:05:00Z")
Radiator capacity is 2 gal. should i replace coolant with 2 gal. of 50//50 premixed or 1 gal. of distilled water and 1 gal of the 50/50 premixed coolant thanks --- ## [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… --- ## [Cooling Fan not coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924)
**Author:** [@sanjnsri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanjnsri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924 "2020-07-08T21:40:42Z")
1996 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 lt engine. Today i found, Cooling fan does not turn on even after reaching operating temperature.Engine overheats when idling. It does not turn on, when A/C is turned on ( I realized AC is … --- ## [09 Nissan Murano - Coolant leak and now condenser issues. Not sure next steps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-murano-coolant-leak-and-now-condenser-issues-not-sure-next-steps/166192)
**Author:** [@brandonscurrey\_168459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonscurrey_168459)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-murano-coolant-leak-and-now-condenser-issues-not-sure-next-steps/166192 "2020-06-23T16:20:20Z")
Drove my wife’s car on Friday and night and it did fine. AC worked and it never the engine temp was where it normally is. Saturday morning, I noticed a small puddle under the car like you see when condensation drips off… --- ## [05 Pacifica wont turn over after thermostat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pacifica-wont-turn-over-after-thermostat-replacement/161371)
**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pacifica-wont-turn-over-after-thermostat-replacement/161371 "2020-03-19T14:50:34Z")
I have an 05 pacifica wth 350,000 kms. I replaced the thermostat on the upper radiator hose. A quick easy 30 min job. Everything below the hose got wet when I removed it. I went to start my car afterwards and it tried t… --- ## [Coolant not returning to radiator from expansion tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-returning-to-radiator-from-expansion-tank/90391)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_James1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse_James1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-returning-to-radiator-from-expansion-tank/90391 "2019-09-27T01:29:05Z")
Last week during a hot/long day on the road, my engine temp gauge started fluctuating between 1/2 and almost 7/8 on the gauge. The weird thing was that it was fairly stable most of the time, but every 10 minutes or so, … --- ## [Stumped! Cooling Fan Won't Turn On!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-cooling-fan-wont-turn-on/62403)
**Author:** [@200Kclub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/200Kclub)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-cooling-fan-wont-turn-on/62403 "2019-07-13T19:45:58Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan that has 195,000 miles. My radiator fan won't turn on and I'm stumped! The issue presented itself with a check engine light and the radiator cooling fan not turning on. The troubl… --- ## [Why was my radiator cap loose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-my-radiator-cap-loose/138693)
**Author:** [@Laureng9977\_150883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laureng9977_150883)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-my-radiator-cap-loose/138693 "2019-04-18T13:26:56Z")
So recently I was driving home from work and my heck engine light came on. Fifteen minutes later I am home and I take a look under the hood to see coolant splattered all over the engine and my coolant reservoir is empty…… --- ## [3 bad radiators in 2 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-bad-radiators-in-2-years/40530)
**Author:** [@elusis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elusis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-bad-radiators-in-2-years/40530 "2019-03-11T03:32:34Z")
I have a 2004 Suzuki Aerio that was passed on to me by my dad in spring 2007. He drove it from Indiana to Denver, and later that year, I drove it from Denver to San Francisco where I live now. In January 2008, my t… --- ## [Any radiator caps made in USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-radiator-caps-made-in-usa/135505)
**Author:** [@Mary26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary26)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-radiator-caps-made-in-usa/135505 "2019-03-06T14:52:35Z")
What brands / manufacturers make a “standard” radiator cap as a replacement part that is made in the USA? I need to replace my radiator cap (standard car - Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, 6-cyl), but I am interested in replacing … --- ## [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… --- ## [03 Saturn Ion 300k+ miles NEED IT TO GO A BIT MORE DIY WOMAN, HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-300k-miles-need-it-to-go-a-bit-more-diy-woman-help/130297)
**Author:** [@Alison\_Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alison_Saturn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-300k-miles-need-it-to-go-a-bit-more-diy-woman-help/130297 "2018-12-06T17:34:31Z")
I have a 03 Saturn Ion Lvl 3; the car is a real trooper, it has 324,000 miles :joy: I hit an animal and my radiator and cooling fan are trashed. From what I can see the only actual damage is to those parts. My question… --- ## [Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 radiator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-outlander-2006-radiator-problems/130081)
**Author:** [@vesolo\_145339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vesolo_145339)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-outlander-2006-radiator-problems/130081 "2018-12-02T20:56:16Z")
I have a MitsubishI Outlander 2006. The radiator cabinet pulls out only cold air (doesn’t heat). Any ideas, any solution ? --- ## [Camry 2007 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-overheating/126092)
**Author:** [@boralbmimani\_142862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boralbmimani_142862)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-overheating/126092 "2018-10-05T23:20:08Z")
My car (camry 2007 2,4 LE) was overheating last night. At a stop sign it would not accelerate and I had to turn it off then on for it to work. After stopping I discovered that water had been blown out of the radiator and… --- ## [Is Bar's Radiator Stop Leak safe to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667)
**Author:** [@clevet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clevet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667 "2011-04-14T16:56:31Z")
I have a 1998 ml320 with about 130,000 miles on it that has a slight radiator leak. This wouldnt be a problem except that I live in Baton Rouge, LA where even a slightly compromised radiator can be a problem in the summe… --- ## [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… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/radiators/6129.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=radiators)