2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Flush causing cooling problems?

EDBAP

MEMBER
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
110,000 MILES

My daughter recently took my 2001 PT cruiser, auto, 100K+ mile car into get oil change. They suggested they also do a "engine flush and conditioner" which she agreed to. Now, a week later, it overheated and shuts down. (Car is in Las Vegas, so it gets very hot there). Do you think the 2 are related? Could the Flush cause radiator problems if the air wasn't properly "Bled"? It now starts if its is cool, but gets hot ASAP and cannot be driven. It was fine before the "flush", and I do feel this procedure is the cause of this overheating problem, it has been fine for the last 4 years in the Las Vegas heat. Thanks!

Sunday, July 11th, 2010 AT 3:13 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there, thank you for the donation,

I am presuming that your are referring to a cooling system flush here, the most important thing to ensure is as you said, is that cooling system is bleed of all air, secondly the thermostat should be tested and replaced if found to be slow in opening or in any way faulty, the radiator should be cleaned, not just with a back flush, but an internal core clean as core tubes can be blocked causing reduced flow and the cooling fan should be checked for normal operation, if all these were not done with the flush, I am sure that the problem will be found here.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, July 12th, 2010 AT 5:18 PM