2002 PT cruiser overheats while idling

Asked by Pinkfuzzy Oct 16, 2017 at 04:24 PM about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Any time my car idles for more than a couple of minutes it
overheats. Some type of pressure release typically blows
out twice and then it starts boiling. Coolant level is fine
and radiator was replaced two years ago.

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Benatomic answered 7 years ago

Check your cooling fan to be sure it is coming on. Letting it overheat to boiling can lead to a leaking head gasket/ warped head. Head should be retorqued at the same time a timing belt is replaced, with care taken not to over-torque the stretch bolts, so they don't break. Check radiator fluid for bubbles. Check oil for 'milkshake' which would indicate water in the oil as a more serious cause of overheating.

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GuruH73ZG answered 5 years ago

cooling fandoes come oncooling fan does come on. coolant level appears fine but some bubbles did appear.

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