esotericrider |
07-27-2016 03:35 PM |
Engine Overheating Question
My Engine overheated yesterday, was driving in 101 degree heat through central cali and the grapevine averaging 80mph with the AC on high. Engine temps were stable then all of a sudden my car engine power cut off and went into fail safe mode. I noticed the check engine light and saw the engine temps all the way to H so I pulled over as fast as I could and turned the motor off. A little bit of coolant sprayed over the engine and I had it towed to the dealership. I did notice there was no visible coolant in the radiator and the overflow tank was bursting full. Engine code was overheating and they are running a block test. I had a couple questions, they said the thermostat will have to be replaced and the upper radiator hose collapsed, does this sound right when a car overheats? Also does our radiator caps release coolant when the pressure gets too high?
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