MadDog70 168 2nd Gear November 25, 2012 My car temp suddenly boiling while driving. Old cars use only water, therefore this boiling is very common. Now-adays new cars use coolant+water in the radiator that prevent such thing from happening. What can I do now? ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces69 4,537 6th Gear November 25, 2012 My car temp suddenly boiling while driving. Old cars use only water, therefore this boiling is very common. Now-adays new cars use coolant+water in the radiator that prevent such thing from happening. What can I do now? Prob 1 or more fans not working. Hv it checked b4 it explodes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josephsatu 21 1st Gear November 25, 2012 My car temp suddenly boiling while driving. Old cars use only water, therefore this boiling is very common. Now-adays new cars use coolant+water in the radiator that prevent such thing from happening. What can I do now? Thermostat , maybe not opening Fan not running due to it as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurty 5,005 Supercharged November 25, 2012 most problem is the loosing of connectors, it happen for me. boiling, then immediately went back to s.c, diagnosis and found out it's only the loosing of connectors causing fan not working. ever since then, happily ever after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opel17 3,909 6th Gear November 25, 2012 When the car had cooled down, remove and inspect the radiator cap. If the rubber seals in the radiator cap had deteriorated, this may contribute to water boiling. This was what my Nissan Pulsar encountered many years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mlimhs 35 1st Gear November 26, 2012 Also check the Radiator got choke or not, need to flush it out if it was choked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watwheels 35,421 Supersonic November 26, 2012 My car temp suddenly boiling while driving. Old cars use only water, therefore this boiling is very common. Now-adays new cars use coolant+water in the radiator that prevent such thing from happening. What can I do now? Get a tow car and tow the car to your preferred workshop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeobh 598 4th Gear November 26, 2012 You know the cause and you have answer yourself . I reckon you have not much choice but to get to your trust mechanic to get a replacement. Do not bother to do flushing or repair as many of the radiator tubes have rust and corroded beyond service and repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mllcg 433 3rd Gear November 26, 2012 there was once it happened to me.. turned out the fan stopped spinning... got it fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostrider 273 3rd Gear November 26, 2012 My car temp suddenly boiling while driving. Old cars use only water, therefore this boiling is very common. Now-adays new cars use coolant+water in the radiator that prevent such thing from happening. What can I do now? New car old car also use coolant. It helps to prevent rust as well as aid cooling of the radiator. Overheating can be a few reasons...a few that I know of 1) Fan not working. You drive temp is ok...but when you stop...temp start climbing. 2) Thermo not working. 3) Leaking radiator 4) choked radiator due to rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog70 168 2nd Gear November 28, 2012 Went to Autobacs to check, confirmed got leakage. Quoted $780 to change the bushing + 4 hoses. Then the technician says my timing belt time to change, need $800 for the work. Any workshop in Sin Ming that can do this cheaper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostrider 273 3rd Gear November 28, 2012 Any workshop will be cheaper than Autobacc. Depending on car models...change timing belt (sure need to change or not...what is the mileage ?) would cost between 600-1000. If really need to change, then you should repair your leaks as well (assuming its just hoses leaking and not the radiator itself). The labour should be cheaper since changing of timing belt is a rather major repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces69 4,537 6th Gear November 28, 2012 Went to Autobacs to check, confirmed got leakage. Quoted $780 to change the bushing + 4 hoses. Then the technician says my timing belt time to change, need $800 for the work. Any workshop in Sin Ming that can do this cheaper? What car u drive? Repair radiator cost $780? Wah change 4 hose n what bushing? Why change so many things? Timing belt depends on car. Most jap/korean abt $500-600 incl waterpump n coolant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_kkh 55 1st Gear November 28, 2012 Went to Autobacs to check, confirmed got leakage. Quoted $780 to change the bushing + 4 hoses. Then the technician says my timing belt time to change, need $800 for the work. Any workshop in Sin Ming that can do this cheaper? no one repairs at autobacs. the only competitive service they have is oil change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog70 168 2nd Gear November 28, 2012 no one repairs at autobacs. the only competitive service they have is oil change. Yah, I stupid, think since go there so repair loh, but I hold on to the timing belt. Which Sin Ming shop is good for repairing Hyundai car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreamRSZ 849 4th Gear November 28, 2012 hyundai is very common car liao. can repair any workshop that you prefer. do a search here for some recommended workshop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces69 4,537 6th Gear November 28, 2012 Yah, I stupid, think since go there so repair loh, but I hold on to the timing belt. Which Sin Ming shop is good for repairing Hyundai car? I usually buy all e parts fr timing chg n pay my mech abt $100 plus labour. That way i know everything has been changed n i control e quality of parts used. U need to chng waterpump n coolant at same time. I wil change ac alternator belt at same time. Hyundai most good mech can do. Just normal job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog70 168 2nd Gear November 29, 2012 Went to check with MJ Automobile, they quoted $550, will need one full day for the job. It's so much cheaper than Autobacs who quoted me $800. ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites