That_One_Guy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 So I drive a 2003 Pontiac sunfire (I fucking hate my car it's a stupid worthless piece of scrap pile junk yard shit) and I seem to have a cooling problem. When I stop the car the temperature gauge slowly goes up and won't go down. This is only if I'm stationary with the engine running. Like if I'm stuck in traffic or some shit. When the cars moving the gauge stays right where it should. So how fucked am I? Be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Check the thermostat, first. Or shoot the car repeatedly until it dies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Could be your fan too. Check all your fluids. Coolant. Oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Sounds like the cooling fan honestly, could also be low coolant. Check that when it's cold, both in the radiator itself and in the overflow reservoir. The fan is a different story, have the car fully warmed up and turn on the A/C... see if the fan is running. If it isn't, check fuses or the relay, which should be under the hood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_One_Guy Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, midnight said: Check the thermostat, first. Or shoot the car repeatedly until it dies. I swear to God I'll cry tears of joy the day I don't have to drive it again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, That_One_Guy said: I swear to God I'll cry tears of joy the day I don't have to drive it again I don't think you have a major issue here. More than likely the fan. Check that first and check your water/coolant levels. Have you noticed any coolant leaking? If so, be sure to carry a milk jug or two full of water with you when you venture out til you get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, That_One_Guy said: I swear to God I'll cry tears of joy the day I don't have to drive it again It is basically a Toyota Cavalier, I can't blame you. (Yes, I know it's made by GM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengu Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Stuck thermostat, common occurance on GM cars. Or your water pump is going bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 As others have said, suspect the fan belt. Check the belt where it would rub against the pulleys - if it's shiny, it needs replacing. Also, dead critters (or pedestrians) in the grill can impede airflow through the radiator - remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, tsar4 said: As others have said, suspect the fan belt. Check the belt where it would rub against the pulleys - if it's shiny, it needs replacing. Also, dead critters (or pedestrians) in the grill can impede airflow through the radiator - remove them. Electric fan... front wheel drive car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rogue߷Alphonse said: Electric fan... front wheel drive car Fancy. Then check the connectors to the fan, fuses, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rogue߷Alphonse said: Electric fan... front wheel drive car Sounds like a bad 70's dance move and a painful sex position. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, midnight said: Sounds like a bad 70's dance move and a painful sex position. But which is which? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Rogue߷Alphonse said: But which is which? electric fan is the electric slide's distant cousin, while the front wheel drive is kind of like a reverse wheel barrow. gotta be flexible or its gonna hurt like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_One_Guy Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thank you all so much for giving a damn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 thermostat or locked up cooling fan. If it was your radiator on the fritz you'd likely be experiencing more issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 @That_One_Guy, I just watched your short film. Ain't gonna lie, I got the chills. But I was saying, when she was banging her head on the door, "Go out the window, bro. Go out the fucking window!" HAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_One_Guy Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, midnight said: @That_One_Guy, I just watched your short film. Ain't gonna lie, I got the chills. But I was saying, when she was banging her head on the door, "Go out the window, bro. Go out the fucking window!" HAHA. Oh better believe in real life id be down the damn street. Lol I'd be gone! Glad you like it man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, That_One_Guy said: Oh better believe in real life id be down the damn street. Lol I'd be gone! Glad you like it man! Yes sir, it was awesome. I enjoy things like that. I used to work with a man named Rob Springer. He was in several low budget, straight to dvd movies. He also had a bit role in the movie Tammy. I am also friends with William Tokarsky, who was in the new Jumanji movie. It's very cool to see people you know, or sort of know, in the entertainment business. Wish you nothing but the best with it. It was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_One_Guy Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, midnight said: Yes sir, it was awesome. I enjoy things like that. I used to work with a man named Rob Springer. He was in several low budget, straight to dvd movies. He also had a bit role in the movie Tammy. I am also friends with William Tokarsky, who was in the new Jumanji movie. It's very cool to see people you know, or sort of know, in the entertainment business. Wish you nothing but the best with it. It was great. Thanks dude I really appreciate that. Honestly I gotta thank the crew. This shoot went smoothly because of them. I just pretended to be confused after he said action lol. I'll make sure to tell the director that people on the board liked it. And seriously I appreciate you watching. Indie filmmakers need all the support they can get! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, That_One_Guy said: Thanks dude I really appreciate that. Honestly I gotta thank the crew. This shoot went smoothly because of them. I just pretended to be confused after he said action lol. I'll make sure to tell the director that people on the board liked it. And seriously I appreciate you watching. Indie filmmakers need all the support they can get! No problem. If and when you have more, please share them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_One_Guy Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, midnight said: No problem. If and when you have more, please share them! For sure! I've got several in post production now. I also have a few things I just haven't posted lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameraka Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 In my expert opinion, I’d say you have a “car problem.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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