Why is my PT Cruiser overheating?
Why is my PT Cruiser overheating?
While there are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
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.
What to do if your PT Cruiser overheats?
1. Work on cool engine 2. Drain overflow tank. Pull off hose at tank site. Use a throwaway cup to catch antifreeze. 3. Put overflow tank hose back after draining to add mark. 4. Open bleeder valve 10 mm and remove overflow hose at radiator end. 5.
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.
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 does my PT Cruiser heater not work?
The purpose of your Chrysler PT Cruiser thermostat is to regulate the flow of coolant so your engine works at the optimal temperature. When the thermostat valve doesn’t open, the engine overheats. When the valve doesn’t close, the engine takes longer to warm up and the heater doesn’t work.
Can you replace the thermostat on a PT Cruiser?
Don’t let a faulty thermostat ruin its appeal. Let AutoZone provide you with a thermostat replacement for Chrysler PT Cruiser so your engine doesn’t overheat or wear out quickly. The purpose of your Chrysler PT Cruiser thermostat is to regulate the flow of coolant so your engine works at the optimal temperature.
1. Work on cool engine 2. Drain overflow tank. Pull off hose at tank site. Use a throwaway cup to catch antifreeze. 3. Put overflow tank hose back after draining to add mark. 4. Open bleeder valve 10 mm and remove overflow hose at radiator end. 5.
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.
