Q: My car is overheating
Hi one day my car started smoking, I wasn't driving so idk if it over heated, then one day I went to my car and there was a giant puddle I got in the car and had it run for awhile and nothing happen I even ran the engine to about 2000, nothing happened so I drove for. About 20 30 feet. And the car started to over heat the car wen past the hot I got a towe and haven't drove the car since so I was wondering what could the problem be
My car has an automatic transmission.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Vehicle not starting.
It sounds like your Tacoma may have a low battery, a failing battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a bad starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). If the engine will only crank partially over then there is either not enough power getting to the starter or...
Car won't turnover
First we have to determine if the engine is cranking and not starting, or soley not cranking. Do you see the motor spinning (look at the drive belt) when someone is turning the key to “start”. If it is cranking...
Brake locking - 1990 BMW 750iL
Your vehicle uses a high-pressure hydraulic brake booster. It's likely that the pressure regulator sensors that provide the braking assistance are not functioning correctly, providing too much "braking assistance". A professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, can assist with diagnosis of your...
Water temperature gauge fluctuates even after replacing the thermostat could it be the water pump
Hello, thank you for asking about your 2003 Honda Element. This can be many different things aside from the thermostat, such as a failing water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), a failing coolant fan relay, a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement), or even potentially a...
My vehicle is shaking when I drive past 50 mph
Hi there. From the description you have given, the drivability problem your vehicle has may be a fuel delivery problem. This would account for your vehicle not wanting to start that one day. Next day, you were entering the highway...
Can I add Lucas oil "transmission fix" to my transmission fluid to see if it helps my issue.
Adding an additive to the transmission to try and fix a problem will not work in most instances and should only be used as a last resort before getting a transmission overhaul.
Car makes a medium pitched whine or growl in sync with rpms.
If you are hearing the noise at idle when the car is not moving, generally the noise you are describing originates in the engine, the transmission (torque converter runs even at idle), and/or the accessory drives. However, if there is...
My front passenger headlight keeps going out, and my radio keeps going in and out if I hit a bump
Hi there. It's quite possible that you have an expose electrical wire that is creating a short circuit that is the source of these problems. In order to correctly diagnose this problem, an onsite electrical inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) by a professional...
2006 Chevy Aveo CD player has error messages
In most cases, an error message means either the disc is scratched or player has an internal failure. From my past experience with CDs, I recall scratched CDs will read sometimes, but not all the time. I would try a...
Related articles
The Best Used Cars to Buy for Dog Owners
Dog Dog owners are a special breed of drivers. When they shop for a used car they have a list of requirements that can be quite different from other drivers, which tends to make the process a bit of a...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're Over 50
Shopping Shopping for a car when you’re over the age of 50 begins to shift a bit, as your priorities tend to change. Suddenly it’s not so much about what the vehicle looks like, or how much space it has...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Fan Clutch
If your car has a fan clutch, common signs include the vehicle overheating, the cooling fans working very loudly, or engine performance decreasing.
Browse other content
Maintenance
Services
Cities