check engine light

manny122 · March 11th, 2008, 04:13 PM

I have a 94 mustang and it is overheating...i had to put 2 qrts of oil...when i start it i shakes a lot but then it goes away once it is on for a while. the check engine light is on... i do not know what it is. can it be the thermostat?

Timmano · March 11th, 2008, 04:39 PM

Engine coolent?

emgjsdk1 · March 11th, 2008, 04:58 PM

does it smoke a little when your driving it?
its just wierd that you HAD to put in two quarts without draining anyout

moond0ggie · March 11th, 2008, 07:49 PM

..i had to put in 2 qrts of oil...

Check your engine oil more often, you shouldn't let it get that far down.

Find an auto shop or place like AUTOZONE (free) who will read the trouble code
& tell you what you need.

Add water when it cools down, check the temp & if the electric fan comes on.

manny122 · March 11th, 2008, 09:01 PM

i did add water and i left the car on to see if the fans came on and they did but they did not stay on for along time...and the car started to overheat...but what i dont understand is why it shakes so much.

GreenFaleen · March 11th, 2008, 09:04 PM

coolant temp sensor

moond0ggie · March 11th, 2008, 09:38 PM

..but what i dont understand is why it shakes so much.

It could be as simple as a bad plug wire , plug or a vacuum leak.
Find a way to have the check engine light code read.

shadow5403 · March 12th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by moond0ggie

Check your engine oil more often, you shouldn't let it get that far down.

you should check ALL of your fluids regularly.

I would try a new thermostat...theyre only a few bucks.

March 11th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#1
manny122 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	check engine light I have a 94 mustang and it is overheating...i had to put 2 qrts of oil...when i start it i shakes a lot but then it goes away once it is on for a while. the check engine light is on... i do not know what it is. can it be the thermostat?

March 11th, 2008, 04:39 PM	#2
Timmano Regular 1995 Mustang V6 15.8@90.31 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine coolent? __________________ Mods: BBK UD Pulleys Headers Magnaflow with H pipe 85mm Spark plug wires. K&N Air Filter.

March 11th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#3
emgjsdk1 Banned 2002 gt vert ? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SVA Posts: 808 iTrader: 0 reviews	does it smoke a little when your driving it? its just wierd that you HAD to put in two quarts without draining anyout __________________ 2002 mustang gt vert. 18' bullitts k&n drop in air filter flowmaster mufflers soon to have mac off road x pipe and steeda udp pullies

March 11th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#6
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manny122 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	i did add water and i left the car on to see if the fans came on and they did but they did not stay on for along time...and the car started to overheat...but what i dont understand is why it shakes so much.

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