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How do you replace the engine temperature sensor on a 99 Chevy Malib antifreeze is not reaching the engine and it overheats after 20 min but will restart when cools down?
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∙ 18y ago
What makes you think it's the temp sensor? It sounds more like a stuck thermostat, faulty water pump or plugged radiator.
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