How can I tell if my Chevy Venture has a cold engine?
How can I tell if my Chevy Venture has a cold engine?
One check you can do without unbolting anything, (ONLY DO THIS WITH A COLD ENGINE) is to remove the radiator cap, make sure the radiator is completely full, start your COLD engine and see if the water in the radiator begins to move immediately. I CANT STRESS ENOUGH TO ONLY DO THIS WITH A COLD ENGINE!
What causes temperature fluctuations in a Chevy Venture?
The most likely cause of a temperature fluctuations is either a flauty temperature sending unit , air in cooling system or a defectective cooling fan . If the engine temperature is stable when driving at highway speed and temperature rises when idling or in traffic , the fan is the cause .
Where is the temp sensor on a Chevy Venture?
Some thermostats can be put in upside down, so pay attention to the arrows on the thermostat. The water should flow from the engine towards the radiator. The temp sensor I think is in the rear passenger side of the engine on top.
Why is the thermostat on my Chevy Venture not working?
Pam, your problem seems similar to the original question. If the engine’s temperature will not stabilize around 160° to 180°, regardless of whether you are moving or not, this usually is caused by a stuck open thermostat, or a thermostat that was replaced incorrectly.
The most likely cause of a temperature fluctuations is either a flauty temperature sending unit , air in cooling system or a defectective cooling fan . If the engine temperature is stable when driving at highway speed and temperature rises when idling or in traffic , the fan is the cause .
One check you can do without unbolting anything, (ONLY DO THIS WITH A COLD ENGINE) is to remove the radiator cap, make sure the radiator is completely full, start your COLD engine and see if the water in the radiator begins to move immediately. I CANT STRESS ENOUGH TO ONLY DO THIS WITH A COLD ENGINE!
Pam, your problem seems similar to the original question. If the engine’s temperature will not stabilize around 160° to 180°, regardless of whether you are moving or not, this usually is caused by a stuck open thermostat, or a thermostat that was replaced incorrectly.
Some thermostats can be put in upside down, so pay attention to the arrows on the thermostat. The water should flow from the engine towards the radiator. The temp sensor I think is in the rear passenger side of the engine on top.
How do you change the thermostat on a Chevy Venture?
It will require draining the coolant from the radiator, the removing the thermostat housing, usually two bolts. Some thermostats can be put in upside down, so pay attention to the arrows on the thermostat. The water should flow from the engine towards the radiator.
It will require draining the coolant from the radiator, the removing the thermostat housing, usually two bolts. Some thermostats can be put in upside down, so pay attention to the arrows on the thermostat. The water should flow from the engine towards the radiator.
What was the problem with my Chevy Venture?
We finaly solved the problem for my Chevy Venture engine racing. We removed the throttle body to make sure that the gasket was not leaking and to make sure the idle sensor was sitting right. What we discovered was that the TPS (Throttle Postioning Sensor) needed to be replaced.
We finaly solved the problem for my Chevy Venture engine racing. We removed the throttle body to make sure that the gasket was not leaking and to make sure the idle sensor was sitting right. What we discovered was that the TPS (Throttle Postioning Sensor) needed to be replaced.
What was the cause of my 2002 Venture’s death?
I have a 2002 Venture. A month or so ago, it died while my wife was using it. After a lot of messing around, I discovered the plug that goes through the floor behind the driver’s seat was bad. I replaced it, and all went well for a while. Then it died again, (Thankfully in the yard this time). Both times the fuel pump was not kicking on.
Why is my Chevy Vortec 4300 V6 leaking fuel?
In the L35 and LF6 engines, the spider injectors are known to leak at the pressure regulator and at the supply and return lines due to a design fault. Outside of leaking fuel onto the exterior of the engine itself, it can cause excess fuel to get sucked into the engine.
What are the symptoms of a Chevy Vortec engine problem?
Symptoms of Failing Idle Control Valve and Throttle Position Sensor 1 Rough idling 2 Engine stalling 3 Hesitation during acceleration 4 Hard shifting and lack of power 5 Lack of accelerator responsiveness 6 P0122 engine code (TPS sensor)
