Today on my drive back from class (only a 5 min drive) I noticed my car was overheating. (I'm going by the stock gauge) It was as if there was no coolant getting to the engine, cuz everytime I got on it, the temp would go up. And when I parked the temp went back down, but not to the normal level. (usually my car stays at the same temp while driving but heats up when parked, I imagine it's the same for everyone with a mech. fan)
It almost went up to 230 degrees, and prolly would've if I didn't park it. I know my heater core leaks, but I keep a watchful eye on my fluids. Could that have anything to do with it? Could too much fluid upset the pressure? I forgot to check the hoses to see which ones were hot or not... My car already has a 180 thermo. It's mostly stock, with the exception of an xpipe, gears, intake. (btw, all of these have been on the car for over a year).
I know when I had a leaky radiator cap it did the same thing, but not the extent I witnessed today. Sorry for the long post, but I need to get this figured out soon.. I only have a week of classes left and some idiot stole my bike last week
It almost went up to 230 degrees, and prolly would've if I didn't park it. I know my heater core leaks, but I keep a watchful eye on my fluids. Could that have anything to do with it? Could too much fluid upset the pressure? I forgot to check the hoses to see which ones were hot or not... My car already has a 180 thermo. It's mostly stock, with the exception of an xpipe, gears, intake. (btw, all of these have been on the car for over a year).
I know when I had a leaky radiator cap it did the same thing, but not the extent I witnessed today. Sorry for the long post, but I need to get this figured out soon.. I only have a week of classes left and some idiot stole my bike last week