Q: I'm not sure if my problem is the thermostat. I had the coolant checked while having my oil changed and was told that it was full
The temperature gauge in my car is almost in the red hot zone when I drive a distance. I had the coolant checked when I had an oil change 2 weeks ago and was told that it was full. Nothing is leaking out under the car. One thing I did nothing is that when I run the AC it blows cool for a while then I starts to blow hot for a moment then returns to cool. The gauge has been moving slowly up towards the hot mark for a while and continues to move over time and I am afraid that it will get there soon. I am afraid to drive unless I am going short distances so it has time to cool down before returning home. Could I possibly be having trouble with the thermostat?
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Hi there. It is possible that the thermostat is malfunctioning, however it’s also possible that you have an obstruction of coolant inside the cooling system. Another common source of the issues you’re experiencing is a radiator fan that is not activating as it should or a failure of the coolant temperature sensor. It would be a good idea to have a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a car is running hotter than normal inspection, so they can correctly diagnose the root source of this problem and recommend the right repairs.
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