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2001 Buick Century Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Cooling system.
Mileage: 161,898 miles.

Asked on March 5, 2012

What do i need to do to keep my car from overheating?

I just replaced the radiator and the thermostat but the temp light and the low coolant light comes on.

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Replied on March 5, 2012

Are you sure the engine is overheating? Did you bleed the air out of the cooling system when you replace the parts? When the low coolant light is on, are you actually low on coolant?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on March 5, 2012

get the cooling pressure tested.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on March 5, 2012

The engine didn't overheat and the car is not low on coolant!

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Replied on March 5, 2012

when the temp light comes on i can't accelerate past 50 mph but when the low coolant light comes on at the same time then i can accelerate past 50mph.

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Replied on March 7, 2012

replace the coolant temp.level sensor.for starters its mounted in coolant jug.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on March 7, 2012

Thanx guys

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