#75116, "My car was making a funny sound yesterday night"
Ok, I get home from wally world with my son and my car sounded like it was blowing bubbles on the inside. What the hell is that sound?? Is it the coolant?? Do i need to check it. Also, I have been leaking oil like a bitch. I have checked for leaks but i cant find any Weird IMO any ideas?
#75226, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 1
Yesterday Night? Maybe last night would have worked too? LOL Just playin man. Was it running hot by any chance? I used to have a Trans Am and I know the sound you are talking about. It's like a gurgling sound right? Check the coolant level, if it's low I would say start the car and add water till you get it filled. That always stopped my TA from gurgling. I was told that this sound could be air pockets in the cooling system and adding coolant while it runs will flush them out.
#75230, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by Kaoz78 I was told that this sound could be air pockets in the cooling system and adding coolant while it runs will flush them out.
I've had that problem in the past too. Only the pockets of air became pockets of steam, which would cause my temp gauge to go all over the place. LOL Can you pinpoint the noise more specifically sir? Front of the car behind the radio I imagine? That's where the heater core is located and, if you're low on coolant, it will gurgle on you from time to time (mostly at start up).
As for the leaking oil problem, check you collant overflow bottle. If that shit is greasy, say hello to Mr. Time-to-Change-the-Headgasket imo.
#75232, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 3
the coolant was low so i filled it up. i never have any coolant in my other tank. and yes it is a gurgling sound right behind the radio. my temp gauge stays normal between 190 and 210. (aftermarket)
#75233, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 4 May-27-04 10:06 AM by DR1665
I bet the coolant was the culprit sir. I think you should have some in the overflow, but LOL
So, um, is it all better now? Anxiety soothed n whatnot?
EDIT: Glad to hear it wasn't anything serious. Man. If you broke down with your boy with you, he'd be telling all the tow truck drivers to keep on going because Superman would be along shortly.
#75257, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 5
that sound seems to be normal even on cars with full coolant levels. its sporadic and wierd, just like our electrical systems.
last time i toped off the coolant i started overheating. turns out there was a huge air (steam) pocket, so i cold-started the car w/ the thermostat cap (or whatever thats called, lol) off, and a bunch of bubbles came out. topped her off again and shes fine now!
#75273, "RE: My car was making a funny sound yesterday night" In response to Reply # 6 May-27-04 06:55 PM by TJEclipse
it drove fine tonight, had a dishonest employee case i had to go on and she drove fine. i just wish the damn thing would quit popping out of 5th gear. sucks IMO, if it isnt one thing it is another. Now i have to figure out why i am leaking oil and superman will be all better.
Dr, thank you for the pick me up, i lol when i read it. SPL thanks for the advice too. Man i love this forum!
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