Where is the coolant sensor on a Chevy S10?
There is a steel pipe on the top of the engine towards the drivers side. It is mounted down with one bolt on the back side and held into the thermostat housing on the front. It also contains the Coolant Temperature Sensor right before the thermostat housing. And on the back side of the pipe there is a rubber hose that has engine labeled on it.
Are there any issues with my Sonoma 2000?
I’ve got some issues with my sonoma its a 2000 with 185,000 miles. its been in one crash (not my fault). had some body work and new chip (registers E-brake and ABS gauge). But now im getting overheating issues within the first couple minutes of driving. spikes to (260).
Is there a problem with my Sonoma radiator?
If using Dex-Cool you have to use a flushing agent / kit to get all of the old crap out; if not you can run into the problems you’re having as well. You still may be having an air problem. You definitely have to have the heater on, blower on high, when your topping off or you can get air trapped in the system.
What should water temp be on Chevy S10?
On the 4.3s you have to have the thermostat clocked in the right position or you can have issues. You can also check thermostat operation really easy by placing the thermostat in a pot and bring the water to a boil and see when it opens (should be 195 as stated).
There is a steel pipe on the top of the engine towards the drivers side. It is mounted down with one bolt on the back side and held into the thermostat housing on the front. It also contains the Coolant Temperature Sensor right before the thermostat housing. And on the back side of the pipe there is a rubber hose that has engine labeled on it.
I’ve got some issues with my sonoma its a 2000 with 185,000 miles. its been in one crash (not my fault). had some body work and new chip (registers E-brake and ABS gauge). But now im getting overheating issues within the first couple minutes of driving. spikes to (260).
If using Dex-Cool you have to use a flushing agent / kit to get all of the old crap out; if not you can run into the problems you’re having as well. You still may be having an air problem. You definitely have to have the heater on, blower on high, when your topping off or you can get air trapped in the system.
Is the radiator on a Chevy S10 overheating?
Overheat doing both, and yes it’ll engage not all the time, but I checked the spin of it, and it’s seemingly stout, and no cracks.