My car is overheating and constantly filling with water
Overheating must fill with water constantly Leaks water from passenger side of engine. Changed radiator, hoses, thermostat/still leaks and must be filled.
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Experienced mechanics share their insights in answering this question :
Thats a good question. I will go through a few steps you can take to see where your problem is occurring.
Get a UV light and dye to put in your coolant.
Run your car until it is at operating temperature and turn the car off. This will cause pressure in the system make your leak more present. You may even want to get a yellow set of glasses so you can see it better.
Is your upper radiator hose excessively tight? If so, you have a faulty thermostat. Sometimes you will receive faulty parts even when they are new.
Can you see fluid on the ground? Where is it? If it is in the front of your car, look at the front side and back side of your radiator. If your radiator is wet you have found your problem.
If you don’t see the leak, check your oil.
If your oil is milky or contaminated then you have a problem with a blown head gasket.
(These aren’t the only signs of a blown head gasket, though).
Is your air working properly? If your car isn’t heating or cooling properly you may have a clogged heater core.
Note: there is one more issue we need to check. When you look at your coolant, does it look like its mixed with different colors? Green, yellow, orange, pink, or purple? If so, this is your problem. You will have to flush your system vigorously, maybe around 5-10 times to fix this. I have seen this many times as a technician. You should never mix colors of antifreeze because it will start crystalizing in the engine and radiator. If you need assistance with any of this, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to inspect the coolant leak.
How to Identify and Fix Common car Problems ?
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Coolant leaks and engine overheating are usually caused by a failing water pump. Automotive water pumps are designed to leak coolant through weep ports as a warning that they are failing. Aside from overheating, a distinctive grinding or whining noise caused by a bad bearing is also a symptom of a bad pump.
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Aveo is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
Corrosion within the radiator is one of the leading reasons that coolant leaks. As the tubes get older and weaker, you may get sediment or debris inside that causes a leak. The sealing gasket between the tank and the radiator can also wear out, and that could lead to a leak.
If you notice that your engine overheats, the coolant temperature sensor could be the problem. At times, the coolant temperature switch may fail such that it starts transmitting hot signals permanently. This causes the computer to erroneously counterbalance the signal, thereby causing the engine to misfire or overheat.
If the coolant tank is full, the problem may be electrical or mechanical in nature, in which case a tow to the nearest repair shop is definitely in order. A leaking hose, worn or broken fan belt, bad water pump, or malfunctioning thermostat may be the culprit.
One common place of a coolant leak is the radiator pan gasket. The drain plug can also cause leaking, and if the cap that seals the radiator can no longer contain the pressurized coolant, it will leak or spray out from underneath.
Look for signs of coolant leakage—a light-colored residue or stain—around the radiator cap, on hoses throughout the engine compartment (check the ends where they are clamped to other components) and on the radiator itself. If it looks like a hose is leaking near a clamp, try tightening the clamp with a screwdriver.
A failing oxygen sensor is an oft-overlooked cause of overheating. Your converter links to oxygen sensors in your vehicle. These sensors are used to measure the mix of air and liquid fuel. If the mix is off and becomes too rich, your catalytic converter can overheat as a result.
Is It Safe to Drive with a Coolant Leak? While driving with a coolant leak doesn`t pose an immediate threat to your well-being, we highly recommend that you avoid doing so. Driving a car that is leaking coolant can cause serious damage to your engine. Your engine can overheat, costing you big time.
Is It Safe to Drive with a Coolant Leak? While driving with a coolant leak doesn`t pose an immediate threat to your well-being, we highly recommend that you avoid doing so. Driving a car that is leaking coolant can cause serious damage to your engine. Your engine can overheat, costing you big time.
The average cost to fix a leaking radiator is $340, with a range between $125 and $600. Your total cost will depend on a number of factors, such as the type of repair needed, the type of radiator you have and the materials required.
Without the proper coolant level, even a short drive could cause your engine to overheat and stop working.
Antifreeze (aka coolant) is pumped through your vehicle`s engine as you drive, absorbing excess heat and exchanging it with the outside air. That means an antifreeze leak could cause the engine to overheat — and that can lead to major engine damage.
Without the proper coolant level, even a short drive could cause your engine to overheat and stop working.
Relevant Questions and Answers :
the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue
car is overheating and leaking water and anti freeze
ANSWER : Coolant leaks can occur because of cracked hoses, leaking gaskets, faulty water pumps, or damaged radiators. When the coolant level goes low, the engine will start to overheat due to the low coolant level. I would first recommend giving the cooling system a visual look over. If it is not obvious where the coolant leak is coming from, I would recommed having the cooling system pressure tested in order to determine the leak source. If you would like to have your cooling system pressure testedcoolant is leaking inspection, consider YourMechanic, as a certified technician can come to your home or office to inspect your cooling system.
Water was spilled in the trunk which soaked the car battery. Car won’t start now. Does water destroy a car battery?
ANSWER : Hi, thanks for writing in about the concern with the BMW 320i. If the battery was submerged in water then it’s completely possible for the battery to short out and die. Your friend will need to have the battery replaced. Also be sure to get all of the water out of the trunk. Have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, help you guys out if you need assistance with replacing the battery. Good luck.
My heat in my car stopped working two days ago and now my car is overheating. I put antifreeze in my car and it’s still overheating 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
ANSWER : Hi there – you may have 2 related events here, a coolant leak, and a problem with the heater system. The current issue may be air inside the cooling system, which can cause overheating, and a lack of heater function. The lack of heater function could have 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature (center of the gauge) due to a malfunctioning thermostat, the heater control valve is not letting hot coolant into the heater core, there is a restriction in the heater system that is preventing adequate hot coolant flow through the heater core, the heater fan is not working to transfer heat from the heater core to warm air for the passenger compartment, or the air blend doors inside the heater are not working properly to route warm air to the desired vents. I would recommend a heater system inspection](https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
My car is overheating and constantly filling with water
ANSWER : Thats a good question. I will go through a few steps you can take to see where your problem is occurring.
Get a UV light and dye to put in your coolant.
Run your car until it is at operating temperature and turn the car off. This will cause pressure in the system make your leak more present. You may even want to get a yellow set of glasses so you can see it better.
Is your upper radiator hose excessively tight? If so, you have a faulty thermostat. Sometimes you will receive faulty parts even when they are new.
Can you see fluid on the ground? Where is it? If it is in the front of your car, look at the front side and back side of your radiator. If your radiator is wet you have found your problem.
If you don’t see the leak, check your oil.
If your oil is milky or contaminated then you have a problem with a blown head gasket.
(These aren’t the only signs of a blown head gasket, though).
Is your air working properly? If your car isn’t heating or cooling properly you may have a clogged heater core.
Note: there is one more issue we need to check. When you look at your coolant, does it look like its mixed with different colors? Green, yellow, orange, pink, or purple? If so, this is your problem. You will have to flush your system vigorously, maybe around 5-10 times to fix this. I have seen this many times as a technician. You should never mix colors of antifreeze because it will start crystalizing in the engine and radiator. If you need assistance with any of this, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to inspect the coolant leak.
My car overheated and now will not start. I believe I have a water pump issue and possibly a blown gasket.
ANSWER : A faulty water pump will not cause a failure to start. If the water pump is not working, all that will happen is after you start the car, the engine will overheat. If the head gasket has failed and coolant has leaked into the combustion chambers, that could cause a no start condition. I recommend you request an engine cooling system leak diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will see if there is an external or internal coolant leak. If there is no internal leak, for example at the head gasket, the cylinder compression should be tested. If compression is OK and there is no coolant in the cylinders, the only way to pinpoint the fault causing the no start is to perform a no start diagnostic. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
My engine blew out due to my water pump leaking…i didnt have no problems with my car over heating, no steam, running weird,
ANSWER : It is quite likely that when the car was hit, the radiator may have been punctured which would have caused a lot of the coolant to leak out of the vehicle.
If the water pump failed or if it were low on coolant, there would have been overheating indications on in the dash, so you should have had some kind of warning either way that the coolant level was low.
If you’d like to get this fixed, consider YourMechanic, as one of our mobile technicians can come diagnose the leak firsthand and help address any other potential issues.
I put the wrong key in my car and a few weeks later my car just shut down and it will not start I believe it’s the computer but…
ANSWER : Hi there. What had happened is the wrong key set the security to the vehicle. This is to prevent the vehicle from starting with the wrong keys. Try removing the battery cables (+) and (-) for 13 minutes. During that time, put the original key in the ignition and turn it on. Activate everything in the car even though there is no power. Then remove the key and hook up the battery cables. The computer should have reset and reset the security. If the security is still being tripped, then I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you
Car does not get to normal engine temperature
ANSWER : Hi there:
There could be multiple issues causing your engine to not reach normal operating temperature. However, continuing to add water instead of coolant to your motor could be very harmful; especially to cooling hoses, connections and cooling system components. The coolant should be mixed at a 50% water to coolant ratio. In order to determine why your engine overheated in the first place and why it’s temperature is low now, the best thing to do is have a professional mechanic complete an engine is leaking coolant inspection. This will allow them to inspect your cooling system for issues and recommend the right repairs.
