What does it mean when you smell antifreeze in your car?
What does it mean when you smell antifreeze in your car?
heater core
If your car smells like antifreeze, it could mean that the vehicle’s heater core is leaking. The heater core is responsible for circulating warm air in the car’s passenger cabin. When the heater core develops a leak, it begins circulating air with an antifreeze odor and eventually fails altogether.
Why does my 2002 PT Cruiser get hot?
Yo I’m having the same problem With my 2002 PT Cruiser. Only last time it almost over heat it actually was hot. The first time it did there was plenty of coolant in the reservoir and in the engine. It can’t be the water pump because I replaced it. I’m wondering if it is a bad thermostat or a fan causing my problems.. 33 people found this helpful.
Are there any problems with the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Had all the same problems with overheating.Changed fan assembly,flushed out radiator etc.Ordered new after market radiator,installed runs better then new.Found out later they have a problem with small cores in radiator plugging up.Hope thi helps. 112 people found this helpful.
Why does my car smell bad when I Turn on the AC?
It might be coming from a leaky radiator cap or the radiator itself, especially if you smell it outside the car. A strong odor inside the passenger compartment probably means a bad heater core. WHEN: You turn on the heater/air-conditioner fan and you get a whiff of that high-school gym locker.
Where can I get a compression test on my PT Cruiser?
Google-compression test, easy. Autozone will loan the tester.) both require you to get in there. You can pick up a used head at any salvage place (or have yours cleanedup) and order the head gasket on ebay (might as well do the valve cover/sparkplug tubes also). Good luck. 87 people found this helpful.
Why did my 2003 PT Cruiser GT stop running?
Our 2003 PT Cruiser GT just turned over 100,000 km and just before that milestone the engine was running rough and had a harder time starting. I changed the spark plugs and the spark plug wires and now the engine runs like it was new. Passed the emmissions test with flying colours too.
Is the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser undercoated?
I bought a new 2007 PT Cruiser and had it undercoated. Now it is rusting out on both fenders. I don’t think that should be happening this quick. Top 157 Chrysler PT Cruiser Reviews Trending Car Warranties Home Warranties Medical Alert Systems Invisible Braces Gold IRA Movers Buyers Guides News Login Write a review Follow us:
How often should you change the cooling fan on a PT Cruiser?
Maintenance is the key here!!! No car runs maintenance free. With the PT’S they have some issues and some repairs that are common. The thermostat is cheap and should be changed yearly no more than two. The cooling fan is electric and changed or checked every 60,000 or so.
Are there bells and whistles on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?
This car has no bells and whistles as well as no road noise reduction. While it is roomy inside any repairs outside requires removal of non related parts making self repairs a nightmare and too expensive to hire a mechanic.
