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Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by kayswag100(m): 8:34am On Sep 18, 2014 |
BTT: This happened to me. An Altima 2006 2.5l All warning lights on dash board came on and engine temperature rose to heaven this caused coolant reservoir to start leaking too. I burnt my while fingers trying to uncap radiator cover. Thank God I fixed everything with just n1200 1 Like |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by gbaskiboy: 8:39am On Sep 18, 2014 |
The last time it occurred to me was Radiator leakage. Omo mechanic takes me chop no be small as i be learnee |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by tutaboi(m): 8:57am On Sep 18, 2014 |
automedicsnig: Those who have experienced it (overheating) before will definitely tell you that it is one incident that they don’t pray to witness again. Nice one....pls I'm not trying to divert ur topic, but just that this issue has been disturbing me for a while now. I'm using Honda saloon car, when ever my car AC is on and I intend to take a sharp turn or say round and about my engine will go off but if the car AC is off I will make the turn freely without my car engine stoping. Pls what could be the cause? Thanks |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by PAINGAIN: 9:16am On Sep 18, 2014 |
@op, thank u for this. I am presently going through this, my car overheats anytime I am on the highway/freeway. I have changed d water pump,did engineering on d top,changed d top gasket, had my radiator serviced, I have done basically everything but still d car still overheats. Sometimes water will flow from d radiator and fill up d reservoir. I am confused as to what else could be the cause. Any hints? Thanks in advance. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by erico2k2(m): 9:19am On Sep 18, 2014 |
tutaboi:Does it create a sharp squawky noise?, well also try this test, when your car is on and stationary turn your wheel to the extreme end in either direction see if your car goes off and come bck here to give result,. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by erico2k2(m): 9:21am On Sep 18, 2014 |
PAINGAIN: @op, thank u for this. I am presently going through this, my car overheats anytime I am on the highway/freeway. I have changed d water pump,did engineering on d top,changed d top gasket, had my radiator serviced, I have done basically everything but still d car still overheats. Sometimes water will flow from d radiator and fill up d reservoir. I am confused as to what else could be the cause. Any hints? Thanks in advance.What kinda cooling fan system do you have? fan driven or motor driven? |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by chuksmarvin(m): 9:28am On Sep 18, 2014 |
Op please I want or find out if there is difference between coolant fluid and water... In the car I ve been driving for a while now...There is a small plastic case labelled coolant fluid which is connected to the radiator.. Can they be used interchangeably or what? |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by inze(m): 9:44am On Sep 18, 2014 |
PAINGAIN: @op, thank u for this. I am presently going through this, my car overheats anytime I am on the highway/freeway. I have changed d water pump,did engineering on d top,changed d top gasket, had my radiator serviced, I have done basically everything but still d car still overheats. Sometimes water will flow from d radiator and fill up d reservoir. I am confused as to what else could be the cause. Any hints? Thanks in advance. Sometimes a bad radiator cap will also result in this because it can no longer hold pressure so the coolant will keep flowing freely into the reservoir. The answer to your car's problem might have been discussed as above, kindly check on that. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by tutaboi(m): 9:51am On Sep 18, 2014 |
erico2k2: It doesn't make any noise at all, and if it's on both the AC stationary, I can turn it to extreme end without the engine going off |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by erico2k2(m): 10:03am On Sep 18, 2014 |
chuksmarvin: Op please I want or find out if there is difference between coolant fluid and water...In 9ja terms it same thing that where yyou are meant to put your water, however in the west we just don't put water into the cooling system, there are coolant sold for diff seasons winter and summer, one has higher level of Anti freeze the other has the ability to slow the molecular heating of the fluid. So if you can get your hands on proper coolant for summer, that would be ideal for you car in Nigeria. or you can do 50-50 1 Like |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by erico2k2(m): 10:05am On Sep 18, 2014 |
tutaboi:Hmm ok, this is going to be difficult without physically seeing your veh. Well try inspect your belt and check your tensioner, I'm hoping too others would suggest something too. 1 Like |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by Oskilala: 10:11am On Sep 18, 2014 |
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Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by kajoula(m): 10:15am On Sep 18, 2014 |
tutaboi: Repeat what ERIKO2k2 told you "when your car is on and stationary turn your wheel to the extreme end in either direction,observe if the engine speed increase/decrease in sound.... if it changes,then it might be .. 1. Your car AC Compressor might be a lil bit stiff .....( ie you need change it before it weakens your car engine ) 2. check your compressor/engine tie belt.....(Maybe it needs re-positioning/tightening) 3. Though your car engine might be weak... Hope you'll find this helpfull. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by jonced(m): 10:33am On Sep 18, 2014 |
Thanks OP Please where in Lagos can this pressure test be done (preferably around yaba) n how much does it generally cost. Thanks |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by piagetskinner(m): 10:35am On Sep 18, 2014 |
nice one @OP. I have two questions that have been bothering me. My 2004 toyota camry always makes squeaky noise when I turn the steering,the car vibrates seriously when I put on the A/C,and when I put it off the vibration reduces by 70%...and just yesterday one of the fans stopped working and the temp rose to half on the temp scale....I drove it around town 4 an hour or so,and when I got home it took more than 2hours before it finally cooled...what solutions can u proffer?thanks |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by starlingbawa(m): 10:39am On Sep 18, 2014 |
Good Thread... I say 'THUMBS UP'. Please, does anyone have an idea of the most effective coolant to use on 'Toyota Camry' 2001 model? I had an issue with my water pump and subsequently lost the original coolant that came with the camry from America. Is it possible to get it here in Nigeria? what's the name of the coolant and where can one purchase it? Any suggestions out there ![]() |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by jidowu84: 10:40am On Sep 18, 2014 |
I love learn auto medics |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by Giftedstan(m): 10:59am On Sep 18, 2014 |
From experience, test using anoda working(functioning) radiator and nt ur serviced one o... Like u said , have ur gasket changed wh was d solution 2ma ish then, check ur fan belt if weak. Ma 2cent PAINGAIN: @op, thank u for this. I am presently going through this, my car overheats anytime I am on the highway/freeway. I have changed d water pump,did engineering on d top,changed d top gasket, had my radiator serviced, I have done basically everything but still d car still overheats. Sometimes water will flow from d radiator and fill up d reservoir. I am confused as to what else could be the cause. Any hints? Thanks in advance. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by watchindelta(m): 11:06am On Sep 18, 2014 |
even lost of viscosity of oil can cause overheating. |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by DaBullIT(m): 11:33am On Sep 18, 2014 |
BTT: = fan stopped working. Could be electrical fault , dirt / mud , fan belt |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by DaBullIT(m): 11:38am On Sep 18, 2014 |
starlingbawa: Good Thread... I say 'THUMBS UP'. I have a suggestion but please admin don't ban me o. A beg. I'm trying to help. OK ? Your coolant's tank cover should have the name of preffered products if you can't find that in Lag .P.H or Abuja. Try myafricanstore. I purchased goods with them and it was delivered |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by DaBullIT(m): 11:40am On Sep 18, 2014 |
piagetskinner: nice one @OP. I have two questions that have been bothering me. My 2004 toyota camry always makes squeaky noise when I turn the steering,the car vibrates seriously when I put on the A/C,and when I put it off the vibration reduces by 70%...and just yesterday one of the fans stopped working and the temp rose to half on the temp scale....I drove it around town 4 an hour or so,and when I got home it took more than 2hours before it finally cooled...what solutions can u proffer?thanks Check your steering oil , but if it sounds when you turn to limit look for another belt. Your compressor is probably weak |
Re: Overheating – All You Need To Know by DaBullIT(m): 11:43am On Sep 18, 2014 |
PAINGAIN: @op, thank u for this. I am presently going through this, my car overheats anytime I am on the highway/freeway. I have changed d water pump,did engineering on d top,changed d top gasket, had my radiator serviced, I have done basically everything but still d car still overheats. Sometimes water will flow from d radiator and fill up d reservoir. I am confused as to what else could be the cause. Any hints? Thanks in advance. Alternatively look for a brand new double / triple celled radiator 1 Like |
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