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RedVictory · 03-07-2011, 07:46 AM

Hi guys,

i have a few questions about my v6 Camaro

I bought it in November (16k miles) but its been is storage since then so im not too familiar with it yet. Anyway i took it out this Saturday and i noticed two things, the first is that it seems to run very hot when its not moving. I am basing this on the coolant temperature function on the gauge display. I noticed it seems to hold around 210 when im driving casually, granted it was only 60 degrees that day. However when i stopped it in the garage it jumped up to 235 in a few minutes! I checked the fluid level and sure enough the overflow bottle was near empty! I paid for a synthetic oil change before i put it in storage so i assumed the they checked the fluid level. I went out and bought Prestone Dex-cool and filled it to about the middle line of the dip stick (while the engine was cool)

Has anyone noticed their coolant mysteriously disappearing?

The second thing i immediately noticed was that the engine seems to be making some strange sounds. I’m not talking about the clicking from the direct injector, but it makes kinda like a "whooping" sound like the belts are loose or something but i could not seem to find a problem. I could hear it from 30 feet away so i assume that may be an issue. Its hard to describe but maybe someone else has experienced this

This may be normal but I wanted to check with the pros before i blew this stuff out of proportion

I will probably just have to watch it and see if it gets worse, before I take it to the dealer

Thanks for any input!

Murph0408 · 03-07-2011, 07:58 AM

unaware of the engine sounds. doesn't sound good, man

coolant disappearing? maybe you have a leak somewhere

ron10 · 03-07-2011, 08:04 AM

i would have your dealer check those issues.should not be doing either one of those things.

RedVictory · 03-07-2011, 08:07 AM

No signs of a coolant leak

I just wanted to be sure there may be somthing genuinely wrong with my car, im kinda OCD about it

Will be having the dealer install my new catback system soon anyway so i guess i should have them check these issues as well

MillerTime · 03-07-2011, 10:05 AM

Neither of those sounds normal, and the temp should be holding at 190....210 is way to hot. The jump is a little normal, bit not a jump of 55 degrees... take it to your dealer ASAP!

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-07-2011, 10:17 AM

If the additional coolant didn't help, have them check the thermostat. and the computer isn't detecting a problem as well?

RedVictory · 03-07-2011, 10:50 AM

thanks for the input guys, im glad i asked!

It just kinda bothers me that ive only driven this car 100 miles and there is already somthing wrong with it :(

sprtplt · 03-07-2011, 10:55 AM

You better check for signs of coolant in the oil.

RSokie · 03-07-2011, 11:14 AM

Check out this thread they talk about a coolant leak to check for.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106513

caverman · 03-07-2011, 11:17 AM

Just because it's new doesn't mean everything will work 100%. That's why they give you a warranty.

This goes for anything new.....not just the Camaro.

dragon22 · 03-07-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSokie

Check out this thread they talk about a coolant leak to check for.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106513

That bulletin looks like it is for the ZR1 and the Camaro SS.

As others have said, check your oil and see if it is milky, or over full. Did you notice any excessive white smoke out your tailpipe?

It is NOT normal and I would take it to the dealer regardless of what you find. No sense in doing harm to your engine.

RedVictory · 03-07-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon22

That bulletin looks like it is for the ZR1 and the Camaro SS.

As others have said, check your oil and see if it is milky, or over full. Did you notice any excessive white smoke out your tailpipe?

It is NOT normal and I would take it to the dealer regardless of what you find. No sense in doing harm to your engine.

Thats what i needed to know, thanks guys i will keep you updated

03-07-2011, 07:46 AM	#1
RedVictory Luv my LS3 Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 296	Couple Questions about my new car Hi guys, i have a few questions about my v6 Camaro I bought it in November (16k miles) but its been is storage since then so im not too familiar with it yet. Anyway i took it out this Saturday and i noticed two things, the first is that it seems to run very hot when its not moving. I am basing this on the coolant temperature function on the gauge display. I noticed it seems to hold around 210 when im driving casually, granted it was only 60 degrees that day. However when i stopped it in the garage it jumped up to 235 in a few minutes! I checked the fluid level and sure enough the overflow bottle was near empty! I paid for a synthetic oil change before i put it in storage so i assumed the they checked the fluid level. I went out and bought Prestone Dex-cool and filled it to about the middle line of the dip stick (while the engine was cool) Has anyone noticed their coolant mysteriously disappearing? The second thing i immediately noticed was that the engine seems to be making some strange sounds. I’m not talking about the clicking from the direct injector, but it makes kinda like a "whooping" sound like the belts are loose or something but i could not seem to find a problem. I could hear it from 30 feet away so i assume that may be an issue. Its hard to describe but maybe someone else has experienced this This may be normal but I wanted to check with the pros before i blew this stuff out of proportion I will probably just have to watch it and see if it gets worse, before I take it to the dealer Thanks for any input!

03-07-2011, 10:05 AM	#5
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	Neither of those sounds normal, and the temp should be holding at 190....210 is way to hot. The jump is a little normal, bit not a jump of 55 degrees... take it to your dealer ASAP! __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

03-07-2011, 11:14 AM	#9
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Check out this thread they talk about a coolant leak to check for.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106513 __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

03-07-2011, 11:17 AM	#10
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Murph0408 Drives: 2LT Black '10 Camaro, 2000 Durango Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 373 View My Garage	unaware of the engine sounds. doesn't sound good, man coolant disappearing? maybe you have a leak somewhere

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03-07-2011, 08:07 AM	#4
RedVictory Luv my LS3 Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 296	No signs of a coolant leak I just wanted to be sure there may be somthing genuinely wrong with my car, im kinda OCD about it Will be having the dealer install my new catback system soon anyway so i guess i should have them check these issues as well

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RedVictory Luv my LS3 Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 296	thanks for the input guys, im glad i asked! It just kinda bothers me that ive only driven this car 100 miles and there is already somthing wrong with it :(

03-07-2011, 10:55 AM	#8
sprtplt Drives: Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 322	You better check for signs of coolant in the oil.