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Hi there. Check the condition of the coolant and see if its full and new. I recommend putting a new radiator cap on and putting in a new thermostat. Once a thermostat is introduced to the atmosphere after being submerged...

Hi there, thank you for asking about your 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. In most cases, the symptoms you're describing are related to a problem with your radiator thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat). The thermostat is supposed to open the radiator to flow coolant...

I wouldn’t condemn the head gaskets just yet. Intake manifold gaskets are a common failure item on your Chevy's engine. When they fail, they can leak externally, or internally, or both. When they leak internally, coolant gets into the oil....

Hello. You did not specify the mileage of your vehicle but if the thermostat is not changed around every 60,000 miles it may cause overheating. Thermostat replacement is considered routined maintenance just like brakes or oil changes. I would recommend...

Hello. If a thermostat is completely stuck closed, then it does need to be replaced without driving the vehicle. If it is not opening then it will be very easy to overheat the engine. If you need to have this...

It is not good to hold the steering all the way to the left or right against the stops. This can stress the power steering components. Some shaking at the stops can be normal. I would ask for help from...

It sounds like you have a leaking heater core inside the evaporator housing and would need to have it replaced. If you have the heater bypassed then you will not have heat inside the car and the temperature control will...

It sounds like your throttle body is dirty (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clean-throttle-body). You may want to check it and make sure it is not sticking. Check for loose connections within the system also. Your car may also be idling rough (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) due to...

Hello there! Leaking coolant/water from a point near the motor can come from a few things: On your vehicle specifically, a coolant hose runs underneath the distributor and the distributor seal often leaks. This causes used engine oil to come...

Hi there. Sounds to me that you will need your radiator swapped out for a new one. Some supplementary things that go along with this repair are: a new water pump, radiator cap, hoses, and also a new thermostat. This...

Depending on if you overheated the engine and it still has the cracked radiator, then you may have more than one problem. You may have a problem with the crankshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor) if you are not getting spark. You said...

The engine coolant temperature sensor should be located on the radiator hose fitting on the front of the engine. The connector is locked in place by a clip lock on the connector housing that needs to be depressed at the...

Hi there. This is a common problem. It is likely that a cooling system thermostat got stuck closed causing low flow through the cooling system and requires that it get replaced. It is also possible that there is a radiator...

A stuck closed thermostat will cause a reduction of coolant getting into the radiator so heat can be transferred out of the cooling system. The thermostat will need to be replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) if it is indeed stuck closed and the...

Hi there. The temperature sensor is the device used to determine the estimated engine coolant temperature reading. The sensor itself is not always perfect. This device sends a signal to the computer and in some cases, the instrument cluster as...

Engine coolant has a very distinct smell when it burns, a sweet candy like smell. If your coolant levels in the radiator aren't dropping, a leak can be ruled out. If the level is low, that means you are either leaking,...

Hello there, a few different items can cause this type of smell in the vehicle. The most common is the heater core, but that has already been checked. Other likely causes would be an exhaust leak, fuel leak, or something...

This is a common issue. Many of the radiators installed in vehicles are aluminum cores with plastic water tanks. There is a gasket that seals them together. Over time the gasket fails and water starts to leak from between the...

Hi. Fluid leaks are common, particularly from old rubber hoses. I suggest you have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, have all of the hoses replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement). It may seem like overkill, but all of the other hoses that...

The radiator for the Tahoe has two plastic side tanks where all connections to hoses and reservoir tank are made. This radiator is not repairable and will have to be replaced if the radiator is deemed faulty. A pressure test...