Overheating and Liquid Slush Sound
#1
Overheating and Liquid Slush Sound
Well I am new to the board. I traded my wife's VW Beetle GLX for an HHR. It is a neat little car.
We are having some issues though and it looks like others on here are as well. It has a liquid slush sound when you brake or accelerate. The dealership knew it had the problem before we bought it. They weren't sure how to fix it b/c the tech at GM were off for the 4th week.
Also, tonight it was running extremly hot. After I let it cool down, the overfill tank had plenty of coolant but I couldn't see anything at the radiator cap.
I can only assume the overheating and the liquid sound are related. It will be going back to the dealer soon to hopefully fix this.
I am glad that I have an all GM stable now.
We are having some issues though and it looks like others on here are as well. It has a liquid slush sound when you brake or accelerate. The dealership knew it had the problem before we bought it. They weren't sure how to fix it b/c the tech at GM were off for the 4th week.
Also, tonight it was running extremly hot. After I let it cool down, the overfill tank had plenty of coolant but I couldn't see anything at the radiator cap.
I can only assume the overheating and the liquid sound are related. It will be going back to the dealer soon to hopefully fix this.
I am glad that I have an all GM stable now.
#2
Originally Posted by bandit12
We are having some issues though and it looks like others on here are as well. It has a liquid slush sound when you brake or accelerate. The dealership knew it had the problem before we bought it. They weren't sure how to fix it b/c the tech at GM were off for the 4th week.
#3
if you look on the left side of the radiator behind it you will see a hose with a cap on top. i dont know if this qualifies as a radiator cap but you can access the fluid. i drained some and added a Royal Purple coolant aid right there.
i would take the HHR to your dealer and have them check the thermostat or the heater core and use your DIC to display the water temp and watch it closely.
some people are having issues with overheating
i would take the HHR to your dealer and have them check the thermostat or the heater core and use your DIC to display the water temp and watch it closely.
some people are having issues with overheating
#4
Originally Posted by cj krause
i would take the HHR to your dealer and have them check the thermostat or the heater core and use your DIC to display the water temp and watch it closely.
And Welcome to the site!
#5
I'm assuming 'overheating' is 100%, no doubt OVERHEATING!! As opposed to the engine running a little on the *hot* side.
The reason I ask is for clarity. I too hear slushing and bubbling when I turn off the vehicle. Sometimes I hear it upon acceleration. Either way, I attribute the sounds to coolant and/or gas movement- which I feel is somewhat normal.
The other reason I ask- I have not owned a new vehicle in a while and I'm not sure if I trust the DIC readings 100% (specifically coolant temp), although I've read electronic/digital readings are very accurate. The DIC has shown my coolant temps upwards of 213*!!! Not sure if I should be alarmed or not- but haven't noticed any problems.
The reason I ask is for clarity. I too hear slushing and bubbling when I turn off the vehicle. Sometimes I hear it upon acceleration. Either way, I attribute the sounds to coolant and/or gas movement- which I feel is somewhat normal.
The other reason I ask- I have not owned a new vehicle in a while and I'm not sure if I trust the DIC readings 100% (specifically coolant temp), although I've read electronic/digital readings are very accurate. The DIC has shown my coolant temps upwards of 213*!!! Not sure if I should be alarmed or not- but haven't noticed any problems.
#6
I'm assuming 'overheating' is 100%, no doubt OVERHEATING!! As opposed to the engine running a little on the *hot* side.
The reason I ask is for clarity. I too hear slushing and bubbling when I turn off the vehicle. Sometimes I hear it upon acceleration. Either way, I attribute the sounds to coolant and/or gas movement- which I feel is somewhat normal.
The other reason I ask- I have not owned a new vehicle in a while and I'm not sure if I trust the DIC readings 100% (specifically coolant temp), although I've read electronic/digital readings are very accurate. The DIC has shown my coolant temps upwards of 213*!!! Not sure if I should be alarmed or not- but haven't noticed any problems. From SCOOT
The reason I ask is for clarity. I too hear slushing and bubbling when I turn off the vehicle. Sometimes I hear it upon acceleration. Either way, I attribute the sounds to coolant and/or gas movement- which I feel is somewhat normal.
The other reason I ask- I have not owned a new vehicle in a while and I'm not sure if I trust the DIC readings 100% (specifically coolant temp), although I've read electronic/digital readings are very accurate. The DIC has shown my coolant temps upwards of 213*!!! Not sure if I should be alarmed or not- but haven't noticed any problems. From SCOOT
SCOOT
I posted the following observation on our return from a recent trip.
I just returned from 2200 mile trip in a fully loaded HHR. 3 adults, irish setter and loaded roof rack. While on the trip and on some warm days 85-90 degrees and in the West Virginia mountains a few times the coolant temperature reading went up to 219 but then came back down to around 190. I figured the fans kicked in but at times it just seems to fluctuate more than I would expect. The needle on the gauge barely moves so I am not too concerned because sometimes too much information from the DIC (Driver Information Center) is dangerous. Does anyone have some history on temperature readings and ranges. I have the 2.4L 2LT Thanks
#7
SCOOT
This is the other thread I have been following:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/temp-gauge-stops-working-3092/
This is the other thread I have been following:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/temp-gauge-stops-working-3092/
#8
The reading last night got over 250 degrees. The fan didn't kick in til she got home and it cooled it down pretty fast. I am assuming the thermostat is not right for it to get that hot before kicking in.
And we do have radiator caps. It is just not on top of the radiator like older cars.
Also the water sound is coming from the engine bay/firewall area. So it is not in the gas tank.
And we do have radiator caps. It is just not on top of the radiator like older cars.
Also the water sound is coming from the engine bay/firewall area. So it is not in the gas tank.
#10
Originally Posted by bandit12
The reading last night got over 250 degrees. The fan didn't kick in til she got home and it cooled it down pretty fast. I am assuming the thermostat is not right for it to get that hot before kicking in.
And we do have radiator caps. It is just not on top of the radiator like older cars.
And we do have radiator caps. It is just not on top of the radiator like older cars.