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2000 Chevrolet Impala Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Water pump, Coolant.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on August 8, 2012

2000 Chevy Impala with a Loud Whine and overheats

2000 Chevy Impala. Brand New Radiator, Topped off Reserve Tank and Radiator and I still get a low coolant light. Also, the car overheats slightly beyond comfort. Also I heard a loud high pitch wine. It does not matter if the car is idle or driving. It is loud and very annoying. Could it be the water pump? This sound and overheating issue was prior to replacing the radiator.
Avatar Asked by raybeatz

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Replied on August 8, 2012

Yes, it culd be the water pump that is failing and leaking. When level drops, overheating would occur.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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