2000 Chevrolet Impala Repair Question
Topics covered: Coolant, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Asked on July 10, 2012
Car overheeating notshifting
2000 impala 3.4 , over heating and not shifting out of first gear. Tried a trans flush and coolant flush and it ran fine for two days now its doing it again, please help
Answer
Replied on July 10, 2012
you need to find out why it is overheating, as a bad thermostat, clogged radiator, a leak or possible head gasket from driving overheated.
the trans is a separate issue. it sounds like an internal failure and needs to be checked by a shop to confirm.
Roy