I have a 2004 pt cruiser 2.4l turbo. It has a new water pump and timing belt, a new thermostat. Can't find any coolant leaks but it still overheats. I can hear the fan turn on so I don't think that's it. I've made sure there's no air stuck in the lines. I can drive maybe 3 miles before it over heats. It gets worse when I'm stopped but doesn't cool all the way down when I'm moving either
What makes this problem better or worse?
Slightly better when moving but not really
How long has your 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser had this problem?
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Hello, for when you are stopped, it will be important to test the cooling fan and ensure there is clear air flow through the radiator. As far as all other times, there could still be an air pocket, or you have some kind of flow concern. You could also have an internal engine coolant leak, but I would not jump to that conclusion right from the start.
It's going to take some thorough evaluation of all the components you can see and test, before getting into internal engine speculation.
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