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The thermostat will need replacing. It us either stuck open or closed. When you open hood, there is a hose that goes from rad to engine (top not bottom). Thermostat sits where it attaches to engine. $10-15. Make sure to clean old gasket off and replace that as well. You should be good another 4-6 years
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On a 1997 Pontiac Grand AM SE why would the red indicator light for low coolant level come on if the fluid level is good and the engine does not overheat?
bad sensor
Would blown head gaskets cause your vehicle to overheat as soon as you drive it?
it is possible for heat from combustion to cause an engine to overheat quickly depending on where the gasket is blown, but i would look for a lack of coolant circulation first. if your coolant is not getting out of the motor and into the radiator it will overheat very quickly.
Is thermostat important in a car?
Yes, it controls the coolant flow around the engine block, without coolant the engine would overheat.
Why would a 2003 Pontiac grand am overheat when a new thermostat was put in and the fans work?
Low Coolant level? Perhaps cooling system is airbound not allowng coolant to circulate? Water pump defective not circulating coolant? Radiator plugged or restricted? Hoses collapsing under pressure? Defective radiator cap?
What would make a pt cruiser overheat after putting a new radiator?
low coolant levels
Why would a Honda Del Sol overheat if it has a new radiator and enought coolant?
Check the fan thermostat.
What would cause an 1989 Firebird to overheat?
A lot of things could be causing that. First did you check your coolant?
Why would a 98 jimmy overheat even if it has coolant?
bad water pump or thermostat. check both.
Why would a low coolant light come on when there is coolant in the car in a 2001 Grand Prix Se?
Low coolant or a defective sensor
98 BMW overheats?
what is the question? why it would overheat???? if so: because -thermostat is stuck closed -or no coolant -or head gasket leak -or coolant system leak -or bad water pump -or clog in coolant system -or ......
What would cause a 2006 Ford Taurus to overheat?
The Taurus could overheat for several reasons. The coolant could be low, the fan might not be operating properly, or the engine could have a stuck thermostat.
Why does your car overheat after adding transmission fluid?
Your motor oil going bad would cause that. That is in the crankcase, not the transmission.
