My Max is overheating. It started as soon as the weather got warmer here, up to 98 degrees. The temp gauge goes all the way up within 20 minutes of driving it, even faster if the air is on. There is plenty of coolant.
So what could be the problem? It seems that coolant is not moving through the engine block like it is supposed to? Is there a block in a line, a stuck thermostat?

 

anyone??

 

I'm guessing it's a stuck thermostat. Check your hoses to make sure coolant is flowing.

 

i will check that after work. does anyone know the best way to remove the thermostat?

 

A haynes manual can be of great assistance. I have one here in fairfax if you would care to look at it.

 

I'm not a car "expert", but wouldn't the thermostat be accessible by removing the top, or in some cases the bottom radiator hose?

 

i didnt know there was a haynes for 5th generations yet, i have looked around. where do you live? i may come check yours out.

 

Fairfax off of West Ox road. PM me and I can give you directions

 

This may not help at all, but my last car was a 94 Corolla and I had the same problem in that. It turned out to be my water pump was leaking and not doing it's job.

If you open the hood after it happens, does it seem to be hotter than usual? I realize that hot is hot on a 98 degree day, but if your engine is really over heating then I think you'd be able to notice the jump in temp.

Just some thoughts, I'm far from a mechanic.