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2000 sierra GMC the top Radiator hose is hot but the bottom one is ice cold?
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∙ 14y ago
This usually means the thermostat is bad, but also could be a plugged up heater core or a water pump not pumping properly. Change the thermostat first and then check the hose, if its still cold, take it to a shop and get the cooling system flushed.
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