Engine Cooling problem
2003 Isuzu Rodeo Question Two Wheel Drive Automatic 77000 miles
About 2 weeks ago, my "Check Engine" light came on and I noticed that even after I turned my car off, the fans were still running for a considerably long time. Later on, I noticed that the gage was completely on the "H" side (rather than in the middle of C and H). My heater stopped blowing out hot air periodically. I went out of town for a week and it was not driven, but when I returned, something under the hood was making a slight squeaking sound and then, while driving to the gas station to buy coolant, smoke came out from underneath the hood. First, the mechanic said we needed a new radiator and a new thermostat and gave us a total of over $500. Then, he said that if we replaced the thermostat, we should be fine. Now, he's saying it could be the water pump. I'm so confused.
2003 Isuzu Rodeo Question Two Wheel Drive Automatic 77000 miles
About 2 weeks ago, my "Check Engine" light came on and I noticed that even after I turned my car off, the fans were still running for a considerably long time. Later on, I noticed that the gage was completely on the "H" side (rather than in the middle of C and H). My heater stopped blowing out hot air periodically. I went out of town for a week and it was not driven, but when I returned, something under the hood was making a slight squeaking sound and then, while driving to the gas station to buy coolant, smoke came out from underneath the hood. First, the mechanic said we needed a new radiator and a new thermostat and gave us a total of over $500. Then, he said that if we replaced the thermostat, we should be fine. Now, he's saying it could be the water pump. I'm so confused.
Dec 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM
