I've got a 2001 Mazda Protege, its been overheating and lately I can't even drive it then 10 minutes to get to work each day.
Two years ago it overheated on a long drive & caused 4 head gaskets to blow, I replaced the entire cooling system as well as the head gaskets.
Now it is overheating very quickly, though it is NOT leaking at all. When it overheats it causes smoke/steam to come from under the hood.
Does this sound like my radiator will need replacing? If so, can I probably get it done for less than $350? Out in the Los Angeles area.
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!! I'm happy to answer any followup questions.
there is white smoke but it comes out from under the hood only.
the oil level is "full" but I just got a fresh oil change maybe 2 weeks ago.
I did replace the radiator when the head gaskets were done. It got a new radiator 2 and a half years ago. None of the fan mechanisms were replaced.
It got a new temperature gauge, 4 new head gaskets, a new radiator, and I believe all the hoses were replaced.
Two years ago it overheated on a long drive & caused 4 head gaskets to blow, I replaced the entire cooling system as well as the head gaskets.
Now it is overheating very quickly, though it is NOT leaking at all. When it overheats it causes smoke/steam to come from under the hood.
Does this sound like my radiator will need replacing? If so, can I probably get it done for less than $350? Out in the Los Angeles area.
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!! I'm happy to answer any followup questions.
there is white smoke but it comes out from under the hood only.
the oil level is "full" but I just got a fresh oil change maybe 2 weeks ago.
I did replace the radiator when the head gaskets were done. It got a new radiator 2 and a half years ago. None of the fan mechanisms were replaced.
It got a new temperature gauge, 4 new head gaskets, a new radiator, and I believe all the hoses were replaced.