And while some vehicle owners may immediately turn to qualified mechanics for support, there are some cost-effective repairs you can do yourself. Here, we look at how you can diagnose a bad thermostat. We cover the primary function of a thermostat, indicators of it failing, and detail how ...
When the engine is started cold, the thermostat (the main valve) is closed; there is no flow through the radiator. The smaller thermostat bypass valve is open and the coolant circulates through the bypass tube within the engine and through the vehicle's heating system. This allows the engine...
Any time a vehicle enters limp mode, it should be treated as a serious problem and be immediately addressed. If you find yourself unable to fix the problem on the road, have your car towed to a garage or your house where issues can be safely and accurately identified and repaired....
I am pretty good with cars, I just hate working on my only vehicle… ~Brooke Hey there Brooke So your engine is overheating……all the time, or just at idle speeds? You DO have white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe??? Does the engine miss-fire and run bad and does the check...