Engine overheating

Tiny
MATRIXMAN83455
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
Replaced thermostat, and valve cover gasket and plugs. And oil change. Car overheated after thermostat replacement, which it was doing before replacement. I had a scan done before the thermostat replacement I got a 217 reading (hot engine) and a P300 (random cylinder misfire)which was done on 12-30-17. The first scan gave a P301 (cylinder one misfire), a few weeks ago, now it's random. The coolant reservoir was at max line before driving and when stopped after about six to eight miles it was at minimum. At a loss of the issue, have not done a pressure test on the radiator. Hopefully someone who is near me has one to use, so any advice will help. Thanks!
David
Monday, January 1st, 2018 AT 11:25 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
You do need to get the pressure test done and also a head check. This is a simple and quick chemical test for exhaust gasses in the cooling system. If this is positive you will have a head problem to rectify.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 12:21 AM
Tiny
MATRIXMAN83455
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thanks, I am having it taken to my mechanic to check out. It did not take long to overheat yesterday around ten to fifteen minutes. So I will mention the pressure test for gasses, and hopefully it is not a serious head problem as in a cracked head/block. Thanks again for your help.
David
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 11:12 AM
Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Okay, let us know how you get on. Good luck and thank you for using 2carpros.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 12:25 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links