sentranator

so when the car is getting warmed up I step on the gas a little and while I press the gas I hear like water from the glove department. I was thinking it is antifreeze because when I check it has none so it overheats so I have to be putting antifreeze often. I tried looking for any leaks but I just couldn't find any so please help!!! thanks in advance

pilotguy18

I had this same issue. Brought it to the dealership and they said it was an "air bubble" in the heater core. They did a complete coolant drain and refill and also replaced the upper radiator hose which had the slightest sign of a leak... I could have done this myself but it was covered under the extended warranty I purchased. So far 40k miles later it has not re-appeared.

sentranator

so you didn't have to replace anything besides the hose? but thanks I will do that Saturday

pilotguy18

They replaced the upper hose... I had to replace the lower hose a few months later, discovered a small leak, haven't had any of the other coolant hoses leak yet... Got 115k now. I would recommend if you are doing a complete drain you mind as well replace the upper and lower hose AND the clamps which can wear out with age. This should be pretty cheap I think both hoses and clamps were $30? At AutoZone.

sentranator

So do you think I might have a leak too? Cause I have to be putting antifreeze often

Brian66062

You defiantly have antifreeze going somewhere. Since you can't find evidence of a leak, you might be lucky that it is just sprayingout onto the exhaust and evaporating or it could be a blown head gasket or cracked block and it is being forced out through the overflow. For your sakes, I hope it is a small hose leak.

sentranator

I hope so. Thanks!

pilotguy18

Sounds like you have a leak... It's more than likely a hose or something simple. Very carefully check around all the coolant hoses for any residue. You might also have a faulty radiator cap that is not holding pressure, gasket is worn out. Try the simple and cheap things first... I would suggest a complete coolant drain according to the directions on coolant you buy. Be careful when removing the petcock from the bottom of radiator to drain coolant, it is plastic and strips very easily. When system is completely drained including heater core replace hoses and clamps that show signs of cracks or leaks. Even if you do not see leaks I would recommend you replace the upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps since they are easy and cheap and In my experience prone to failure. You might also consider replacing radiator cap since it is cheap. Then do a refill according to directions. I would suggest you use prediluted 50/50 antifreeze unless you want to mix it yourself. I don't think this project would cost more than $75-$100 to do your self. Good luck

sentranator

Yeah I'm doing that today. But what I'm more worried about is that sound I hear from the glove department. What do you guys recommend me on doing? I've never had this before

pilotguy18

Like I said, I had the same problem and a drain and refill and replaced upper hose which had a small leak fixed it. The dealership told me it was an "air bubble" in the coolant/heater core due to the leak in the hose and air getting in the system.

sentranator

I did that yesterday and I can still hear that sound

po8pimp

burp your coolant. Sloshing sound means there is room for coolant to slosh. The only way for coolant to slosh, is to have air in the system. Park on an incline and wait till engine is cool. Open radiator cap. Start car and turn heat on high and as hot as it goes. Watch the coolant and watch the Temp gauge until the coolant goes down/burps and the thermostat opens. Then fill as necessary. Close cap, and shut off car. Drive the car and see if your problem is resolved. Make sure your overflow has coolant in it.

Les7311

Coworker of mine bought some stop leak (blue fluid) product online since truck was not heating and had a similar problem.


The stop-leak worked, and she now has heat... name is "Steel Seal".... online


Pour in radiator, and it seals the hole.... 2 months later and still working.....


http://www.steelseal.net/ shop online for cheapest price...