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I wouldn’t have a clue how to “test the radiator” maybe I’ll google this too

Thanks I will definitely check out the link. I have replaced the cap (one of the first things I did when the issue arose) as I know how important it is but didn’t seem to make a difference. Appreciate your helpful replies

maybe, but car has only done 150,000km seems a bit premature

Yes this is a V8. I find it strange that this mechanic cannot diagnose the fault for sure but says based on everything they encountered, they suspect head gasket. To be fair, they did not charge me for any of the latest checks. They did recommend a place to diagnose / repair but I am choosing...

The mechanic I go to has the best reviews in the area so I thought I was making a wise choice

Thanks so much. I am a bit suss too and so are other people I’ve told but nobody is a mechanic and can fix or diagnose for me (and I’m not good with these things) so unfortunately I’m relying on a workshop right now. I have in booked into a Holden dealer to diagnose the fault…I trust Holden...

Mechanic said head gasket could explain the coolant being lost - said something about it being pushed out of the reserve tank

Hi all, I have posted previously about my car issues and mechanic has now advises they suspect head gasket is on its way out Timeline: April - Temp gauge fluctuating - up to hot, back to normal then anywhere between normal and hot + fan on. Mechanic replaced thermostat and seemed to come...

Sadly it’s just the truth ‍♀️

Thank you

Thank you, very helpful and also my thinking of why it may be more of a sensor issue.

Thanks. I have stocked up on coolant for the trip to be safe as well. Hahaha it is a horse float...but definitely don't tow it with my car

Thank you. 27yr old female so not great at checking these things myself. Will be calling mechanic as soon as they open again

27yr old female so not so savvy at checking myself...would have thought mechanic would have checked everything. Plan to give them a call as soon as they open again. Thanks

Hi all, vehicle is 2011 Holden Commodore V8 SSV. Bit of background...temperature guage going right up to hot (triggering the engine too hot warning symbol) and fan coming on. As quickly as it climbs to hot, temperature drops again and then seems to sit all over the place (but never lower than...

Thanks everyone. It ended up being the thermostat

Yes ended up being this

Once the car had cooled down we did and it did seem a bit low. Topped it up but makes me wonder where the coolant went. Hopefully find out the cause today. Thank you

Did about a five hour trip today and my temperature gauge fluctuated a lot. I know it’s normal reading and it usually does not move so this was not normal. It would go right up to red and the engine too hot warning light would ding, but then as quick as it would rise it would then start falling...