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First two things to check-spark and fuel. Check fuel pressure with a fuel pressure gauge tester, check for spark on a plug wire. If no or too low fuel pressure (should be about 40-50psi, check specs for it) suspect bad fuel pump or clogged filter or pump wiring circuit problem.
If no spark, diagnose the ignition system.
Chrysler recommends using HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) formula coolant in PT Cruiser. If you want to do a partial refill and don't know which coolant has been used in your car, you need to do a complete flushing and HOAT replacement because HOAT coolants can't be mixed with other types of fluid.
Don't assume that HOAT is in the car now as a previous owner may have flushed it and replaced it with another coolant type.
Different coolant types, whatever they are, must never be mixed and you need to get all the old coolant out before adding the new fluid if the new is a different type.
Buy the genuine Mopar coolant for the PT which is available in the concentrate or in the premixed form.
That would depend on the engine size and where you live. The water pump is around $50-$75 but if it is driven by the timing belt the belt is usually replaced too. Local labor rates vary from state to state.
the type of coolant u need is prestone yellow..it is a universal coolant that works on all american an most forgien cars...u can but the 50/50 premix so all u have to do is pour it in....dont worry if the color doesnt match the coolant that came out..it does not matter when i use the yellow coolant
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