Pontiac When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Low Engine Coolant 2005 Pontiac Montana

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-01-2016, 09:14 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
robertslance8@gmai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
robertslance8@gmai is on a distinguished road
Cool Low Engine Coolant 2005 Pontiac Montana

Starting to get a low engine coolant warning. The needle will go all the way to hot it tells me that the AC is disabled for reasons. The engine will run slow then all of a sudden the needle will go back to normal then the engine runs fine again.

Antifreeze is good, there is not water in the oil, all the relays check good. Just Curious to see if anyone else has had this problem.
Old 03-02-2016, 01:59 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
Tech II's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Worcester, Ma.
Posts: 2,878
Received 1,084 Likes on 832 Posts
Tech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Starting to get a low engine coolant warning. The needle will go all the way to hot it tells me that the AC is disabled for reasons.


AC is not disabled(coolant fan is probably running, but not having an effect).......you have a coolant leak(low coolant light is on).......creates an air pocket, inhibiting coolant flow through the engine, causing it to overheat.....if the air pocket "pushes through", then temp returns to normal.....

Vehicle should not be driven this way.....could lead to more expensive head gasket problem......

Should be immediately be diagnosed and repaired.....
Old 03-02-2016, 05:18 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
2kg4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 4,816
Received 241 Likes on 198 Posts
2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of
Default

I agree. Fluctuations you are seeing are due to air pockets in the coolant. You could bleed the air out and replace the missing coolant, but that is not dealing with the underlying issue of why/where you are losing coolant.
Old 03-03-2016, 12:59 PM
  #4  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
Tech II's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Worcester, Ma.
Posts: 2,878
Received 1,084 Likes on 832 Posts
Tech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Is this the 3.5 engine? I think this has the redesigned lower intake gaskets....

Hate to say it, but if you can't find an "external" leak, like a w/p, hose, etc., then it'* internal, and could be a head gasket......do you notice an initial misfire on startup?

You have to find the source of the leak, otherwise you will be making unnecessary repairs....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chrisgblues
Pontiac
5
10-05-2015 12:25 PM
LittleNo
Pontiac
2
08-03-2015 12:26 PM
Danthurs
Pontiac
68
05-06-2012 02:31 PM
charliepugh
2000-2005
1
03-03-2012 07:54 AM
coldfusion11
Pontiac
1
10-28-2011 02:54 PM



Quick Reply: Low Engine Coolant 2005 Pontiac Montana



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:24 PM.