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09-22-2012, 09:52 PM | #1 | |
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High temps when idling
I have a 2011 HHR, and when I'm driving, the temp seems to stay in the 190-200 degree range. But I've started to notice recently that when I'm not moving, the temp climbs up pretty fast. It doesn't overheat, but temps reach 235-240 in just a short time. This happens whether I'm in park or in drive with the brake applied.
My first thought was that maybe the radiator fan wasn't kicking in, but it seems to be working fine. I also noticed that if I put the car in park and give the engine a little gas, the temp begins to climb back down... so I don't think it's an airflow issue. Anyone have any ideas what the problem might be? |
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Re: High temps when idling
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you may have a leak and this has allowed air to enter the coolant system. check for leaks. pressure test thesystem for leaks. if the coolant pressure is not present the coolant will boil a 212f. then the coolant will over heat because the water pump can not pump air. make sure the system has pressure when hot ! |
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It's really hard to see the markings or even the coolant level in the reservoir on these HHR's. I decided to try adding coolant and see what happens. I filled the reservoir and topped off the radiator, and since then the temps have been running about 180-185 and stays steady even when idle. The reservoir took quite a bit of coolant, so the level was definitely low, which leaves me now looking for leaks. So far, I haven't found any, which is leaving me a bit perplexed as to how the level got so low. Luckily, I don't see any signs of a blown head gasket. |
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could be a head gasket. also the water pump can leak and not show much. remember even though you may live where it never gets cold out you must use at a min 50% coolant. I use 65% . not for the freezing but for the corrosion protection. this with distilled water .drinking water is contaminated. |
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Re: High temps when idling
Once you get to a place where you can let the vehicle cool off, check the thermostat housing to see if the small 10 mm bolts are tight. Be care and don't over tighten them. My HHR was doing the same thing so I checked those bolts and one needed tightening. I turned the motor on after that. I put it in drive and held the brake to let it idle. It went up to 217 and the fan came on. Then the motor cooled down to 189. I turned it off and the system sucked some antifreeze from the recovery tank.Problem solved. Check that! It might be an easy fix.
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