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Why does my car heater keep overheating?

Why does my car heater keep overheating?

Other times the heat works fine for a while and then starts blowing cold air. Usually when it starts blowing cold air I begin to smell a sweet odor, possibly coolant. It hasn’t overheated again, but I have stayed off the highway. I just had the thermostat changed, and the upper radiator hose warms up quickly.

How does intermittent heat work in a car?

Now I have intermittent heat. Sometimes I will start the car and it will take 20+ minutes for the heat to blow warm air. Other times the heat works fine for a while and then starts blowing cold air. Usually when it starts blowing cold air I begin to smell a sweet odor, possibly coolant.

Why does my hot water heater not warm up?

When the heater is blowing cold air, one or both of the hoses connecting to the heater core do not warm up. Sometimes it’s both hoses, other times the hose going in is hot but the other hose is cool.

Other times the heat works fine for a while and then starts blowing cold air. Usually when it starts blowing cold air I begin to smell a sweet odor, possibly coolant. It hasn’t overheated again, but I have stayed off the highway. I just had the thermostat changed, and the upper radiator hose warms up quickly.

What does it mean when your car heater is blowing hot air?

The heater is not blowing hot air either. When a car overheats, it is an indication that there is a problem with the engine cooling system. The purpose of the engine cooling system is to keep the engine at a temperature that is consistent.

What to do if your car heater is not working?

If your car is overheating and/or your heater is not working, it should be inspected and diagnosed as soon as possible to avoid causing damage to the engine and the inconvenience of operating the car under this condition. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.

When the heater is blowing cold air, one or both of the hoses connecting to the heater core do not warm up. Sometimes it’s both hoses, other times the hose going in is hot but the other hose is cool.

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Ruth Doyle