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1996 Buick Roadmaster Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Radiator, Coolant.
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Asked on July 5, 2010

1996 Buick Roadmaster overheating

Engine Cooling problem
1996 Buick Roadmaster V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

runs fine until idles in traffic. thermastat changed, radiater flushed, I did notice fan would stop actually when the car would start overheating
Avatar Asked by gregad

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Replied on July 20, 2010

the fan shouldn't kick off when you overheat, but it may be the coolant is low and not operating the switch. best ting to do is when the engine gets hot shut the engine off and disconnect the fan so you don't get hurt. feel the radiator all over . if you feel any area where it is cold then you need a new radiator or yours recored. It should be or feeel the same temperature all over.

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