my car was over heating this morning on the way to work and after work i went and got a thermostat at nissan and i installed it and it is still doing it its not my water pump its working fine it has to be the radiator could someone help me out or give me some advice on what it could be because i called on the price of a radiator its going for 499 thats mad lute.
thanks

cliff

 

Go to www.ebay.com , they always have radiators on there brand new for like $79. Theres one there now. BTW there are 2 coolant sensors, 1 for the on board dash display and one that actually contols the temperature of the car, are you sure you changed the correct one?

 

yes im sure i changed the correct one. i looked on ebay and i seen one going for 105 but its for a 90-94 if there is one there could you send me the link emax95

thanks

 

Actually I have had experiences with cheap radiators. They are just that....inexpensive, and CHEAP. I've never seen a cheap aftermarket hold up as well as the OEM radiator. The cheap ones tend to rust after a year, and well you will be leaking or overheating again.

I would say since your car is relatively new (4th gen), get the OEM radiator, and enjoy a trouble free ten years of engine cooling. It's just not worth the hassle of going in every few years to get a new cheap radiator.

 

My bad about ebay, I just saw it on the corner of my eye. If you decide to go with a OEM radiator like Eric suggested, then go to www.courtesynissan.com and call them up and tell them you are a maxima.org memeber and they will give you %25 off!

 

Go to a radiator shop around your area and see what there asking...I went there for the radiator for my jeep(big mother)...and it was like 200 and that was for a 3 row and ours are probably 2 ?? I guess...call around and ask around




good luck

 

If the raidiator is not leaking, it is probably still good. Before you drop $500 on a new radiator, I would suggest that you check a few things first.

A leaking radiator cap can cause the car to overheat.

You should also check the electric fans; they should come on no matter the engine temp when you turn on the a/c.