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2006status overheats after about 30 miles need to add water after it cools down then go's another 30 miles,overheats again.no visable water leak but have to add water after overheating please what ido
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Toyota are pretty bullet proof but if u are putting water in after 20 miles and there is defiantly no leaks it's got to be going somewhere and the only place is through the engine and out as steam and head gasket will cause overheating , over pressuring . Even if the oil is clean ( not creamy)
first of all, was the water on the passenger side from the air conditioner or a leak (what color was the fluid?)-the cap has to be tight, otherwise it will not hold pressure, so that has to be checked before you set off again-push down as you turn the cap clockwise, and it will not hurt to have water in the system (it actually transfers heat better than antifreeze) but it has a much lower boiling point, so the cap has to be tight. Pay attention to the temperature gauge and do NOT overheat it-it is an aluminum engine and they do not tolerate excessive heat. Take your time, no AC (although the AC being on can keep a good cooling system more stable since the radiator fan is forced on when the AC is running, so you can, within reason, experiment)-no matter what, just don't let it run hot-not worth it.
hi ,trust me you have a leak somewhere ,first fill the radiator/resiviour with water while your engine is running ,when its full and no more air bubbles are coming out ,put the cap on . now keep the jeep running for at least 30 minutes and every 5 minutes check underneath the engine for escaping water .you should spot the leak this way ,if not ,then your head gasket in your engine is probably leaking water into your exhaust and evaporating your water away without being seen ,this would require a large repair by a mechanic.
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No, you can't add too much coolant. Rather, it does not hurt anything if you do. Did you add it to the radiator, or to the overflow tank?
Let it cool, then remove the radiator cap, and if needed, add coolant to the radiator. Put the cap back on, and fill the overflow tank to the "full - cold" line. Start it and run it a few minutes and look for leaks. If you find no leaks, drive it for a day or two, then let it cool and check it again. If it is down a lot (without overheating), you have a leak somewhere. If you lose enough coolant, that will make it overheat. However, if it overheats, that can cause loss of coolant, when you stop the car, you will see steam and smell coolant, and often hear it boiling.
If it overheats again, make note of when it happens: driving on the highway, or stop-and-go around town. Overheating on the highway usually indicates a clogged radiator, while in-town overheating usually indicates a bad cooling fan (you don't need the fan above about 30 MPH). A bad fan is usually the fan relay, but it can be the fan thermostat (different from the engine thermostat), or a bad fan motor.
your heater has apparently restricted the coolant flow....hopefully a good system back flushing will cure the problem....use a flush obtained from a parts house....I would buy the hose kit for flushing as well...good luck to you
Well first off, since you have replaced many parts, perhaps you have air in the system. Also check the oil to see if it looks like chocolate milk or is extremely high (indicating a blown head gasket).
While system is cold, add coolant to the radiator (if applicable) and the coolant tank. Then start the vehicle and turn the heater on high heat - full blast. Let run for 15 minutes or until the engine begins to overheat or the coolant tank become empty. Let the vehicle cool down (30 minutes) then repeat until it coolant level doesn't drop or engine doesn't overheat.
Now go for a test drive for about 10 - 15 miles make sure to take hills and highway/freeway. Let vehicle cool down and recheck coolant tank and radiator. If level has gone down then something is wrong. Perhaps the thermostat is in backwards.
Your car is overheating. turn it off and let it cool down. remove the radiator cap with caution make sure it is cool first. refill your car with antifreeze and check all your belts and hoses. make sure you dont have any leaks from hoses, radiator, water pump, if you dont see any leaks refill with antifreeze then make sure the cooling fan works.
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