Car overheats(but doesn't redline)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:09 pm
Hello Everyone,
So on my way back from work today, I noticed that my car was overheating. It didn't hit the red spot, but the needle did hit that area between where it usually sits and the warning area. So I stopped my car, checked the coolant reservoir which was dry. That's relatively normal for my car, so I topped it off. When I resumed driving, the needle didn't go back down to the 200-220 area, but stayed in that middle region. While driving, I had to be careful as it would continue to creep further and further. When I popped the hood again, I noticed what appeared to be some liquid on what I would call the passengers CV joint (th side with the serpentine belt). Above that joint is a tube that I hadn't noticed in all these years working on my car, and it looked like it was near where the liquid was coming from.
I do remember many years ago a mechanic saying that my water pump was on its last legs but like any good car owner, I did nothing about it.
Also, my car kind of live stalled, like the transmission wouldn't engage when taking off at a red light. That's what made me check all my readouts.
I'm taking the car to the shop tomorrow morning, but any help is greatly appreciated.
So on my way back from work today, I noticed that my car was overheating. It didn't hit the red spot, but the needle did hit that area between where it usually sits and the warning area. So I stopped my car, checked the coolant reservoir which was dry. That's relatively normal for my car, so I topped it off. When I resumed driving, the needle didn't go back down to the 200-220 area, but stayed in that middle region. While driving, I had to be careful as it would continue to creep further and further. When I popped the hood again, I noticed what appeared to be some liquid on what I would call the passengers CV joint (th side with the serpentine belt). Above that joint is a tube that I hadn't noticed in all these years working on my car, and it looked like it was near where the liquid was coming from.
I do remember many years ago a mechanic saying that my water pump was on its last legs but like any good car owner, I did nothing about it.
Also, my car kind of live stalled, like the transmission wouldn't engage when taking off at a red light. That's what made me check all my readouts.
I'm taking the car to the shop tomorrow morning, but any help is greatly appreciated.
