leonchus

Hey guys so I got my 2007 roadster mt 2 months ago. The reservoir tank was very low so I filled it and overtime with school and all that I forgot to monitor it. Yesterday on my to school it started jerking on the highway. Brought it to a gas station, The reservoir tank was empty with steam coming out of it, I filled it with coolant, went over the MAX line in my panicking frenzy. Tried to get back to school and it started getting hot again. A tow truck brought it to school (I had a big test). I waited until night and drove it home, where it was fine for like 10 minutes and it stated heating again. The reservoir tank is full and I put some in the radiator itself. What to do guys???? Any suggestions? This guy wanted to charge me $70 jus to come look at it -___-

Please help fellas, need this car for my commute.

(Also would it be risky to drive 15 mins to a mechanic?)

Syner

Sounds like you have some air trapped. Try burping it?

leonchus

I thought that could be an issue. Do I have to 'burp' it? Saw that somewhere last night. How can I know for sure? This car was working superbly last week.

bith8791

Are your fans working?

Syner

If it pulled air, yes you need to. And these cars are a notorious pain in the *** to burp.

leonchus

I appreciate the quick update guys. The two fans behind the radiator only come on when I switch on the A/C. :/

Syner

How long did you let it idle? The fans won't turn on until it's hot.

leonchus

I only check them when I switch on the engine. How long should I let it idle?

Syner

Wait until your temp starts getting high. If it's overheating and the fans haven't turned on, it's a fan issue. If the fans turn on and it's still overheating, I'd try burping.

leonchus

Cool thanks a lot man, I'll try it out. I'll provide an update. Really appreciate the help cuz I'm literally stranded.

dboyzalter

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Does the car still have antifreeze in it? Radiator and reservoir? Any obvious leaks? Usually cars dont lose antifreeze for no reason. Check your hoses and coconnections, etc...

dboyzalter

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And driving 15 minutes would be risky... If it was a mile down the road and 55 outside probably be ok... 15 minutes I wouldn't even try it.