My Max is still overheating after new radiator, thermostat and water pump. Thoughts?
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My Max is still overheating after new radiator, thermostat and water pump. Thoughts?
I have a 2004 maxima. I’ve changed the radiator the thermostat and, the water pump. It’s still overheating. I notice when I rev it or, drive it hard the temp drops to normal/half way. Can someone please help me out with some suggestions.
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You likely still have air in the system. Re-check.
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Raise the front of the car, attach a funnel to the radiator, fill with extra coolant, and run the engine up to temp. Revving the engine will help remove air bubbles.
if you don't have a spill free funnel check out OEMTOOLS 87009, Lisle 24680, or similar.
if you don't have a spill free funnel check out OEMTOOLS 87009, Lisle 24680, or similar.
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will a bad heater core cause the car to overheat as well because the cap looks to be in good condition and there’s no leakage on or around it I was thinking it could be either the heater core or the temp sensor the car runs mostly normal/half way but gets about 3/4 until I either rev it or drive it a little hard
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Just an update I removed the thermostat from the housing and the temp has been fine every since but of course it just takes a lot longer to heat up but better than 3/4 of the way or overheating 🤷🏽♂️
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