Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0494 P0494 code definition If the PCM has detected a voltage reading that is too low from the electric cooling fan control circuit, the P0494 code will...
The purpose of the cooling fan relay is to pull air through the A/C condenser and the radiator. Most vehicles have two fans, one for the radiator and one for the...
The purpose of the cooling fan resistor is to remove heat from the engine’s coolant and from the A/C refrigerant. The resistor does this by drawing air through the radiator and...
The hose heater control valve opens and allows hot coolant from the engine to blow into the heater core. After the vehicle gets to the correct temperature, the thermostat...
The coolant recovery reservoir is both an expansion tank as well as a coolant recovery tank. In modern vehicles, the radiator has no cap so it has no upper tank for...
The coolant tube, or hose, carries coolant to and from the engine in your vehicle. First, the coolant tube removes the hot coolant from the engine and brings it to the radiator...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0495 P0495 code definition The P0495 code is stored when the PCM has detected a voltage reading that is too high from the electric cooling fan control...
Summer's heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their tolls on your vehicle. Follow these tips to ensure optimum wellness of your car: Air Conditioning: Have your air...
Flushing the cooling system is part of every vehicle's scheduled maintenance. This procedure is usually required every two to four years, depending on the vehicle. It is important...
You're probably right about the cooling system. There may be a slow leak that evaporates as it leaks, so you don't see any puddles. You need to have the cooling system pressure tested to locate the leak. The shaking is...
It could be that there is a problem in the radiator. They are subject to buildup of minerals that lower their cooling capacity. One way to check if there might be a problem with the radiator is to turn the...
It sounds like your car needs a new thermostat. The thermostat is a valve that blocks the circulation of the coolant until it reaches a certain temperature. Then it opens just enough to regulate the engine temperature. Thermostat replacement usually...
If the pressure test did not show any leaks then you should inspect reservoir for any cracks and replace pressure cap. Then clean area of any residue coolant and drive a few days and recheck for any leaks in the...
If you did not see any problems with the oil except it was low then I would suggest having oil and filter replaced. The coolant color would need to be checked to see if there is a problem since some...
If you have a green fluid leak then this is most likely a coolant leak and low coolant can cause engine to overheat and not let a/c come on. I recommend not driving it until a mechanic like one from...
The most common cause for getting code P0480 on this car is the cooling fan has a problem and should be checked for proper operation and replace electrical cooling fan and fan relay as needed.
It sounds as though you have a coolant leak. It may be a small one and it could be that you didn't get it topped off correctly. Pouring coolant into the overflow tank doesn't necessarily do the trick. You have...
Don't leave it in there! the oil will deteriorate your rubber hoses and maybe the water pump seal. What you need is a good cooling system flush. It involves taking out the thermostat and running a flush solvent through the...
It could be that you didn't get all of the air out of the cooling system. Sometimes that can involve extreme measures like taking off a heater hose or a pre-heater heater hose to let the air escape while filling...
If it's the engine coolant that you are asking about, every other year should be quite sufficient. When you decide to have that done contact Your Mechanic. They can send a technician to your home or office to replace your...
If you think you have a coolant leak, you need to stop driving the car. Running the car while it is low on coolant can do some pretty serious engine damage in fairly short order. You can have this thing...
If you suspect that the repairs did not fix the leak then you will need to contact customer service and set up another appointment to have the leak checked and if it was caused by last repair they will take...
You should have the fan motor checked to see if it is drawing too much power causing the sensor to fail. You need to have computer scanned for codes and system checked to see if the fan motor turns on...
That sounds like a water pump leaking. In many cases the water pump seal can leak while the truck is parked, but not while it is running. In other cases it may leak when the engine is cold, but not...
You should look at the fan blades after the engine cools down and inspect each fan blade for cracks or chips from blades. This can cause the fan to be out of balance and cause the vibration when fan comes...
The reserve tank is really just that. It's basically a catch can for coolant that escapes through the radiator cap under pressure and a source for coolant to be drawn into the system if there is a pressure reversal. A...
The labor to just remove and install the transmission is 4.5 hours and then add one hours labor to do the one freeze plug on back of motor and an additional 1/2 hour for each additional freeze plug. You may...
