My Car Is Overheating Cost To Fix
Posted in Internal Engine Parts | Asked on Feb 9, 2012
Ok im 16, have a ’96 two door honda civic.
Today while driving to school the gauge got really high (not quite into the red but close) and while i was sitting at a stop light my car died. Luckily i was able to re-ignite it and I made it to school. After school i took it on a 5 min drive to the car dealer and it over heated in just that short amount of time.
How much is it going to cost to fix approximately???
also
i live in Wisconsin, and it was 2 degrees outside all day so outside heat has nothing to do with it.
i think it has something to do with the radiator
There are 7 Answers for "My Car Is Overheating Cost To Fix"
You might need a new radiator, but when your car overheats turn it off immediately! If you keep driving you can damage your engine.
Hay Guy, It sounds more likely that you may have a sticking Thermastat, this will surely cause your overheating problem, if the stat is not opening and closing then your engine is not getting the proper amount of fluent from the radiator. Just remove the stat housing located
at beginning of the radiator hose on the engine, it’s (thermostat) under it. Easy fix..Cost $10.00 and your time.If this doesn’t work have it looked at by a machanic
When your car overheats, you should stop WHEREVER you are and open the hood and assess the problem. Now it sounds like the problem is too major and you might have broken something expensive. Seriously, I would rather my car sit by the side of the road until I figured out the problem, because by driving any at all you’ll blow a head gasket, or warp a head and all that is expensive. Take it to a local mechanic. I wish you well.
Have you checked the coolanl level and checked the freez point of the coolant? at 2 degrees thw coolant can freeze and not allow flow thru the radiator, the coolant in the engine will continue to get hot but without circulation will not allow to cooldown
You coolant is freezing in the Radiator because you do not have the right mix of anti freeze and water. Did you replace a hose this summer and then refilled the system with just water?
First check to see if your car has antifreeze in the radiator/coolant system. Make sure the car is cold before you open the radiator cap. If there is no fluid in there then buy some ($5-$10) and put it in to the full line (follow the procedure for filling radiator). Look for leaks in the radiator and/or hoses after you have run the car and got the engine warmed up. Hoses can run from $8 – $20. You or someone you know might be able to fix the hoses with the right tools. Radiators you’ll have to check the price and labor cost. Oh and it doesn’t matter how cold it is outside, your car can still overheat. Also, once your car overheats, it degrades the oil so you might want to get an oil change once the car is repaired. Good luck.
It depends on what needs to be repaired/replaced, Radiator, water pump, or themostat. have the car diagnosed properly by a trusted experienced mechanic. You THINK it’s the radiator. A guess is not good enough to fix the problem. what if It’s not the radiator, money down the drain. If you’re gonna fix it, fix it right the first time. save money and time and lots of headaches. Don’t guess.
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