Engine Cooling problem
1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 15000 miles

my car is overheating,when putting in coolant in the plastic cojntainer that holds it,it sucks it out and then its empty within hours,there is no leak & my fans dont seem to come on & now my heat is not working and my a/c hasnt worked in months even after getting it serviced. what do we do?

Hi:
If the heater is not working, it sounds like it is caused by low coolant. Fill the coolant until it doesn't hold anymore. Also, is there any evidence of a coolant leak? Finally, check the engine oil to make sure the coolant isn't getting into the engine. Let me know what you find.

Joe

well there was no leak,we put a new thermostat in and now it is not over heated but still has that smell,but no smoke.still gets close to 200 degrees but doesnt go to 260

koiya wrote:

Engine Cooling problem 1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 15000 miles my car is overheating,when putting in coolant in the plastic cojntainer that holds it,it sucks it out and then its empty within hours,there is no leak & my fans dont seem to come on & now my heat is not working and my a/c hasnt worked in months even after getting it serviced. what do we do?

Hi:
Normal operating temp is right around 195 degrees, so that sounds normal. As far as the smell, there has to be a leak somewhere. Is it still using / loosing the coolant?

Joe