My 2009 PT Cruiser keeps overheating

Asked by Patchysocks Jun 02, 2015 at 04:33 PM about the Chrysler PT Cruiser

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Cruiser keeps overheating.  Replace the water pump and timing belt last year. Just replaced the thermostat.  I don't see any water on ground, but I need to keep adding fluid.

2 Answers
103,735

Reelin68 answered 9 years ago

You may have a bad head gasket. Check your oil to see if it's all milky on the stick. Have you noticed any large amount of really white smoke from the exhaust lately? Go to the auto store and get a block tester. It's just a tube with some chemical. That will let you know it your head gasket is shot. Youtube has plenty of videos on how to do the test. Very easy. If it passes, you may want to check your radiator fans and make sure that they are coming on when the car warms up. Your radiator may be plugged as well or your radiator cap may not be sealing. See if your hoses are hard when hot. If not, the cap is bad and the system is not pressurizing.

Mark helpful
80

Pete answered 8 years ago

I had the same problem with my 2005 pt limited -non turbo- the electric radiator fan has a high & low speed & my low speed went out & it would heat up @ idle or low mph

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • My 2009 PT Cruiser keeps overheating 2 Answers

    My Cruiser keeps overheating. Replace the water pump and timing belt last year. Just replaced the thermostat. I don't see any water on ground, but I need to keep adding fluid.

    Chrysler PT Cruiser

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2005 PT Cruiser keeps overheating help 8 Answers

    My 2005 PT Cruiser keep overheating help

    2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Overheating 2004 PT Cruiser 3 Answers

    My PT Cruiser Keeps Overheating when I go over 30 or 40 mph I Flushed it Filled it Replaced Thermostat The Fan Works. WTF ?

    2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Overheating 2007 PT CRUISER 13 Answers

    My 07 PT Cruiser keeps overheating. We have replaced the thermostat, the water pump, timing belt andfanbrelay switches. We are at a complete lose. PLEASE HELP

    2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why is My Pt Cruiser overheating? 8 Answers

    My 2002 PT Cruiser was overheating on my way out of town i drove for about 12 miles then it started bubbling over into my reservoir. and reached a hot temperature almost all the way so i replaced the ...

    2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler PT Cruiser Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,520
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,370
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Beetle
7 Great Deals out of 155 listings starting at $712
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chrysler 300
34 Great Deals out of 516 listings starting at $4,999
Used Kia Soul
53 Great Deals out of 926 listings starting at $1,490
Used Ford Mustang Mach-E
15 Great Deals out of 1,175 listings starting at $27,995
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 1,184 listings starting at $8,500
Used Nissan Murano
25 Great Deals out of 1,193 listings starting at $2,700
Used Chrysler Sebring
37 listings starting at $4,500
Used Chrysler 200
19 Great Deals out of 265 listings starting at $1,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,238 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $1,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.