Alright im stuck now :\. My car is getting hot now, it does pretty fast too. It will get near the red and back down about a millimeter and stay. It gets hot super fast if i run my ac. All the hoses get hot, but my coolant overflow tank doesnt fill up like it used to, any suggestions?

 

Before anyone helps, the fan runs all the time, it runs when my ignition is on. On my temp gauge there are 5 lashes, the first being the coldest 5th being the hottest and the 3rd is the mid(where it should be) it stays a tad below or above the 4th lash (which is bad)

 

Check the fluid level in the radiator, add as needed.
Fill recovery // over flow to the cold level.
If all is good there, IDK.

 

^^ then check thermostat?
flush the cooling system, fill with proper mix of antifreeze and water.

 

thermostat has been replaced 4 times in the last 2 months

 

Troubleshooting Order for overheating (in order of cheapest/least effort/likelihood):

Inspect coolant level/ check for leaks - repair leak and fill (also check oil for milky texture indicating bad head gasket)
Check Fan Function- Make sure a/c is off.
Inspect Air Dam/fan shrouds- You'll run hot without these
Inspect Hoses- check for leaks, collapse during operation, etc.- replace as necessary
Inspect Radiator- replace if badly corroded, bent or leaking
Thermostat- replace and Fill Coolant
Radiator Cap- If it's old just replace it. You'll overheat with a bad one.
Water Pump- Replace, Fill coolant

If you go through that list and you're still overheating, you either have a serious or complicated problem or a defective new part. More serious problems include a bad head or head gasket or lean running condition.

That's just a reference list for anyone having an overheating problem. Just thought I'd try to sum up cooling troubleshooting in a nutshell.

 

You're not leaking coolant from anywhere?