I suspect the minor leak in the rad, and the seeping IM gaskets, were not allowing the cooling system to reach its rated pressure, besides which the system was probably consistently slightly low on coolant. No problems since those repairs.
Trax overheated today..
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I'm reminded of a situation that a '96 Explorer put me in around 2000. Apparently there was a well-known issue coolant coupling / hose at the back of the engine that would leak so slowly, you could never find a trace of coolant, but it would eventually run the system low and the pump would cavitate, triggering an overheat. Unless the head gasket is blown and you're burning coolant, it's leaking somewhere.
Yes.
Oil and coolant look clean. No milkshake.
Search radiator cleaning wand and watch some vids or read reviews. I don't own one but I think they have their place.
More importantly, why weren't you on your way to the beach?
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What's the point in living on Long Island if you can't go to the beach when it's 100 degrees outside?
I was surprised it needed on at that mileage65k? VW says hold my beer
I'm at 116k on my Golf and have had 2...some cars/engines/manufacturers have issues. VW is one. Atlas had one at 35k. I guess my point is...65k...sometimes things go.
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Cruze 1.4 Turbo had extended coverage on that water pump for 10 year/120k.65k? VW says hold my beer
Low coolant, absolutely. Any properly functioning modern car should handle 100 degrees with no problem. Id
Last time something like this happened to my car it warped the head and I needed to get the head gasket replaced. Do a pressure test and see if there is any leak.
Coolant low?
If it gets back to normal after adjusting the level, I would suspect that low coolant was the cause. What caused the coolant level to be low? You say that you've replaced the "Water Neck" with an aluminum one, so I'm assuming you mean the "water Inlet" on the driver's side above the transmission? Ensure it isn't leaking, and then proceed to the Thermostat housing.
My Mother-in-Law has a 2016 Buick Encore, which has the same 1.4L turbo as the Trax.
I've had to replace the Intake Manifold, the tube from the intake to the turbo, and the Valve Cover. (PCV issues that are guaranteed in these things.) Then I've had to replace the Thermostat housing and water inlet. These were the reasons for the coolant levels dropping in the reservoir. These all developed coolant leaks months apart from one another.
As of yesterday, I've had to deal with a P0234 (Overboost), which I traced back to the "Wastegate Solenoid." Usually, it's a P0299 (Underboost) in these things.
I believe I'll have to deal with the infamous oil cooler housing leaks sooner rather than later. I was hoping to wait until the turbo bit the green weenie before tearing into that. I suppose the 5K/6-month (whichever comes first) OCI's with Mobil1 EP 5w30 have kept the turbo from eating itself.
These things are garbage!
Sorry, I hate the GM 1.4L with a passion, and I will trash it every chance I get. They have no redeeming qualities!
OMG, my blood pressure is getting up. I want to kick a GM engineer in the gonads right now!
If it gets back to normal after adjusting the level, I would suspect that low coolant was the cause. What caused the coolant level to be low? You say that you've replaced the "Water Neck" with an aluminum one, so I'm assuming you mean the "water Inlet" on the driver's side above the transmission? Ensure it isn't leaking, and then proceed to the Thermostat housing.
My Mother-in-Law has a 2016 Buick Encore, which has the same 1.4L turbo as the Trax.
I've had to replace the Intake Manifold, the tube from the intake to the turbo, and the Valve Cover. (PCV issues that are guaranteed in these things.) Then I've had to replace the Thermostat housing and water inlet. These were the reasons for the coolant levels dropping in the reservoir. These all developed coolant leaks months apart from one another.
As of yesterday, I've had to deal with a P0234 (Overboost), which I traced back to the "Wastegate Solenoid." Usually, it's a P0299 (Underboost) in these things.
I believe I'll have to deal with the infamous oil cooler housing leaks sooner rather than later. I was hoping to wait until the turbo bit the green weenie before tearing into that. I suppose the 5K/6-month (whichever comes first) OCI's with Mobil1 EP 5w30 have kept the turbo from eating itself.
These things are garbage!
Sorry, I hate the GM 1.4L with a passion, and I will trash it every chance I get. They have no redeeming qualities!
OMG, my blood pressure is getting up. I want to kick a GM engineer in the gonads right now!
VW did 8/80 on the EA888.3 water pumps from a class action...I received $1150 back to cover out-of-pocket repair costs.
The radiator is an almost closed system. It should not be loosing any coolant.
You may never see a pinhole leak in radiator.
Fill to COLD (making sure all air is gone) then check it weekly when the engine is gold to make sure the level stays on COLD.
You may never see a pinhole leak in radiator.
Fill to COLD (making sure all air is gone) then check it weekly when the engine is gold to make sure the level stays on COLD.
