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1999 Buick Century Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Heater core, Coolant.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on February 20, 2013

Buick Century Heater Problem

My heat blows cold while it idles,but gives hot heat when driving.
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Replied on February 20, 2013

You may need to flush heater core? The water pump slows down at idle, speeds up at higher rpms. Coolant flow through heater core slows down at idle. If heater core is restricted, even less flow at idle.

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