Car Trouble

These last few months I have been experiencing problem after problem with my car. Just when one thing is fixed another issue takes its place.Dont know if GOD is testing my faith but its really starting to affect my well being not knowing if I can rely on it for daily travel to and from work.Now its a problem with the car running hotter than normal to the point of almost overheating.I pray for intercession that I can breathe a sigh of relief.I know this isnt a case of life and death and for that I am grateful.
GOD Bless
John

I know the stress of having a car that is giving you fits.

Have you tried actually praying for the car itself? I know it sounds odd but I have heard many stories of divine intervention when it comes to vehicles.

jamccor,

Can you please describe all of the problems from beginning to the end that your car has been having? Perhaps we can diagnose a root-cause instead of treating a lot of symptoms.

At first it was a problem with a brake leak.Then a problem with a lack of heat. The the muffler was starting to get loud.A few other issues in between but today its running in the zone just before it overheats. I have already changed out the thermostat but havent yet driven in the warm weather we are experiencing today. I have been praying for a miracle to not overheat and I am about to head home soon so Ill find out where I stand soon enough.Its just problem after problem with this car and its only ten years old.

Have you had to put coolant into the system lately?

Is there a coolant leak that you know about?

There is no coolant leak that I can see.After much research, I have come to the conclusion that the problem is either air in the lines, a faulty hose somewhere or lastly a problem with the radiator which I am hoping thats not the case because I just do not have the money to replace it yet.My job title is in information technology at a publc high school and there is an auto dept. within our school. I spoke with the teacher who graciously said that he would look at it today. I just hope noting delays it because temperatures are climbing daily.Thanks again for all of your prayers!
GOD Bless

Well its been about a month now and things seem to keep getting worse. I was just quoted a price of $1750 to redo the heads on my car whch I can hardly afford.I have been praying for months for some kind of relief for this car and I never seem to get any.Its hard not knowing if your car will get you to work day after day.

Maybe the LORD would have you to pray for a new car.

Believe it or not I bought the car only 2 years ago.Its a 2008 but slowly its causing me more grief. I would love another car even if it werent new.

I will pray that the LORD would provide you with a dependable vehicle.

Maybe I can help. I am familiar with most car problems.

If you aren't loosing any antifreeze from radiator overflow the usual suspect is radiator is somewhat plugged. As you are driving down the road and it begins to overheat, turn your heater on and fan full blast and see if the temperature drops. Usually that's an indicator the radiator needs cleaning. The extra heater radiator gave extra capacity.
However, a stuck thermostat will usually cause complete boil over soon after starting the engine. I know you are you are looking at some money on a repair either way.

Look it up up on youtube. Search for "mY XYZ overheats easily". Maybe someone has another hint. If you think it's the thermostat, search for "How to replace the thermostat on XYZ"

You can flush the radiator out to some extent on your vehicle by removing the bottom hose and catching the fluid, then run a hosepipe with water into the top of the radiator and see if it flushes brownish stuff from the radiator.

If you need radiator repair, check the price of a new one from Rock Auto. They usually are held in by 4 bolts and are fairly easy to change. Hope this helps