Preliminary Checks

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING


Establish what driving conditions caused the complaint. Abnormal loads on the cooling system such as the following may be the cause:

- Prolonged idle
- Very high ambient temperature
- Slow traffic
- Traffic jams
- High speed or steep grades

Driving techniques that avoid overheating are:

- Idle with A/C off when temperature gauge is at hot end of normal range.
- Increasing engine speed for more air flow is recommended.

TRAILER TOWING:


Consult Trailer Towing owners manual. Do not exceed limits.


RECENT SERVICE OR ACCIDENT REPAIR:


Determine if any recent service has been performed on vehicle that may effect cooling system. This may be:

- Engine adjustments
- Slipping engine accessory drive belt(s)
- Brakes (possibly dragging)
- Changed parts. Incorrect water pump or pump rotating in wrong direction due to accessory drive belt not correctly routed
- Reconditioned radiator or cooling system refilling (possibly under filled or air trapped in system).

NOTE: If investigation reveals none of the previous items as a cause for an engine overheating complaint, refer to the COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART.

These charts are to be used as a quick-reference only.

Cooing System Diagnosis Chart (Part 1):

Cooing System Diagnosis Chart (Part 2):

Cooing System Diagnosis Chart (Part 3):