While I was on my way to thanksgiving at my aunts, Van starts to over heat, so I pull over at a gas station and the temperature returns to normal, I go have Thanksgiving, on my way back home, over heats again, I pull over on side of highway till the temperature returned to normal. I did this 2 more times on the way home until I finally pulled over and called for a ride home after The van struggled to accelerated from a red light (was overheating at this point again).
I pulled over , popped hood and checked my coolant resovoir was full to the top, and my engine oil was topped off as well, but when I opened the engine oil cap, smoke was comming out because of how hot it was. And the Change oil light came on as well. Cranked it to start it and it would not start, then I gave it some gas and it did start without delay....
I returned to get it later after it had cooled down, ( i only lived 1 more exit up the highway)
But on my way home, the thermometer was under C saying it was cold and it continued to stay under C until right before i got home, it overheated.
Also This morning I went to the store, and I noticed the engine working a little harder then usual.
Can I fix this with replacing my Thermostat and getting an oil change?
Thanks And I REally appreciate and input I can get in this. My first post and only working vehicle.