Van heater not warming up-any auto mech types?

cobra03 · 11-11-2011, 03:48 PM

I would check the antifreeze first. My wifes car did the exact same thing last year and it was a combo of to little and to watered down antifreeze. i topped it off with a little straight antifreeze not watered down and it fixed it instantly.

shark · 11-11-2011, 05:07 PM

It might be a good idea to have the cooling system completely flushed out. Also, maybe have an engine compression check done just to make sure there isn't an issue with a head gasket or cracked/warped cylinder head. Is the water pump working correctly?

forgop · 11-11-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

I would check the antifreeze first. My wifes car did the exact same thing last year and it was a combo of to little and to watered down antifreeze. i topped it off with a little straight antifreeze not watered down and it fixed it instantly.

I hadn't thought of this. I think I've got one of those gauges in my tool box and see what the concentration is.

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