What causes 2004 PT Cruiser overheat?

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 2006 PT Cruiser overheat?

2006 pt cruiser 2.4 turbo ho put on fail proof thermostat a month or two . Don’t not overheat on 20 mile drive but does on a longer trip. Radiator is full just notice coolant tank may be leaking could that be the only problem or something else? Cooling fan is working also. Is this a good question?

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.

What kind of fan does a PT Cruiser use?

Auxiliary Electric Fan. Add on fans used to supplement the primary engine cooling fan. Notes: Engine cooling fan. Universal fit / add-on type (adaptation required). Primary cooling fan. Reversible for push or pull operation. Includes mounting hardware. Controls not included.

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.

What kind of radiator does a Chrysler PT Cruiser use?

Keep it cruising into the sunset by maintaining its cooling system with an adequate amount of antifreeze from AutoZone. Your exquisite five-door hatchback depends on its Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator to protect your engine from the devastating effect of over-heating.

When to change the coolant on a PT Cruiser?

Notes: Always change your antifreeze coolant when installing a new radiator to prevent premature failure. Your nostalgic-looking PT Cruiser offers you all the freedom of personal transport that its name implies. Keep it cruising into the sunset by maintaining its cooling system with an adequate amount of antifreeze from AutoZone.