ok, to start off, i have been getting a low coolant message, even though the tank is full. i figured it was just the float switch and was planning on getting to it soon.
this morning on the highway, i notice that my engine temp is all the way up, get a engine temp message, so i slow to 45, and try to make it the rest of the way to work( like a mile) weird thing is i get a second message that says "temp read error" and the thermostat goes all the way to cold, then goes way hot and does the same thing again. i get off the highway and the car dies as i come to a stop.
had it towed, and talked to a guy at the shop (im good with these guys) and he says that since the car actually dies, thats probably all bad. if the car overheated, but stayed running, he would have said something with the thermostat something or other.
im really at a loss here. i have just dumped a TON of money into suspension components and air ride equipment, not to mention brand new tires and other stuff.
anyone have any input here? if it is the head gasket, i can absolutely not afford to fix it, and will probably be forced to use my dads GM voucher for a *gasp* chevy aveo. i cannot bring myself to drive that casket.
any suggestions?
one more thing, last night i was getting cold air out of my vents, but it turned hot eventually. this morning, it stayed cold, i just figured id have to do the blend door AGAIN, but apparently its much worse
this morning on the highway, i notice that my engine temp is all the way up, get a engine temp message, so i slow to 45, and try to make it the rest of the way to work( like a mile) weird thing is i get a second message that says "temp read error" and the thermostat goes all the way to cold, then goes way hot and does the same thing again. i get off the highway and the car dies as i come to a stop.
had it towed, and talked to a guy at the shop (im good with these guys) and he says that since the car actually dies, thats probably all bad. if the car overheated, but stayed running, he would have said something with the thermostat something or other.
im really at a loss here. i have just dumped a TON of money into suspension components and air ride equipment, not to mention brand new tires and other stuff.
anyone have any input here? if it is the head gasket, i can absolutely not afford to fix it, and will probably be forced to use my dads GM voucher for a *gasp* chevy aveo. i cannot bring myself to drive that casket.
any suggestions?
one more thing, last night i was getting cold air out of my vents, but it turned hot eventually. this morning, it stayed cold, i just figured id have to do the blend door AGAIN, but apparently its much worse
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anyways check all the plugs if the coolants exiting thru the exhaust one or more with be wet and smell like unburnt fuel. Good luck its no fun pulling a head in the car. Trust me ben there a few times
