My 96 nissan micra is overheating even if not bein drivin.it overheats if left running fo a few minutes?
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First question did the 1.6 L engine overheat prior to the repair work or did you notice coolant on the ground. Sounds like you did not get the air out of the engine block during the initial fill. Only took 2 or 3 liters right? If so you now need to remove a small hose at the throttle chamber yes that 11mm outside diameter one and fill again until coolant emerges replace the hose slide the spring clamp back exactly where the hose was imprinted and start car up turn on the heater full hot. It takes about twenty minutes to warm enough for the cooling fans to run Some times driving the car on ramps raises the radatior cap higher than the heater hoses making the air removal easier.
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check the water level in your radiator. might have a leak.
it looks like your electric fans not cutting in
Are you sure it's overheating and not blowing exaust gas into the water jacket? That would make the radiator blow out water too. A blown head gasket might be the cause. A mechanic can put a little device on your radiator to tell if the gas bubbling out is steam or exhaust.
there might be a hole in the radiator causing the coolant to leak out and the engine to overheat quickly. Price is around £100 to replace.
check the thermostat it sounds like it needs to be replaced also flush your radiator out and make sure your fan belts are working properly
I had similar problem with my 1997 Dodge Caravan, and it was a sensor (it's electrical), not to much $, it can be located leaving the fuse box under the hood and runing towards the radiator. A good mechanic will know.
could be as simple as a air bubble in the pipes this will stop the water circulating round your system drain and flush then refill and leave the radiator cap off for a wile then try again hope it works..
You need to make sure your electric fan is turning. A bad head gasket can cause over heating also. Some of those cars make it hard to get anti freeze in without creating an air bubble in the system. You need to get the air out.
it could be four things a leak in the system or the thermostat is busted or a water jacket or radiator
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