2002 PT cruiser overheats while idling
Asked by Pinkfuzzy Oct 16, 2017 at 04:24 PM about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Any time my car idles for more than a couple of minutes it
overheats. Some type of pressure release typically blows
out twice and then it starts boiling. Coolant level is fine
and radiator was replaced two years ago.
3 Answers
Check your cooling fan to be sure it is coming on. Letting it overheat to boiling can lead to a leaking head gasket/ warped head. Head should be retorqued at the same time a timing belt is replaced, with care taken not to over-torque the stretch bolts, so they don't break. Check radiator fluid for bubbles. Check oil for 'milkshake' which would indicate water in the oil as a more serious cause of overheating.
caroverheatswhileontheroadoperating undernormalconditions
cooling fandoes come oncooling fan does come on. coolant level appears fine but some bubbles did appear.
