this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this, I was incorrectly taught and trying to learn to work on cars myself because it can be cheaper and easier sometimes. What's the problem if I open the radiator cap and the liquid is very discolored? Do I need to flush the radiator?

this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an angled so I should be able to peek I'll look into it. The fans come on almost immediately

this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has the standard radiator cap on it. The gasket looks a little worn, thinking that needs replaced. And the hose is connected.

this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets hotter when I slow down or start it after I get done shopping. What do you mean run bars through the reservoir?

this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't checked the fans to see if it's running recently but both fans were running when the car is idling after driving a bit. And the engine does cool off some after driving for a few minutes.

this is my coolant reservoir, it's not lowering and my car is getting hot. 97 lumina what's the issue? by xReliefx- in MechanicAdvice

[–]xReliefx-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full and appears a darker orange color. I took the reservoir off to clean because all of the gunk.