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1999 Cadillac SLS Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Low idle, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 1, 2009

Thermistat

Engine Cooling problem
1999 Cadillac SLS V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 70000 miles

replaced theristat still over heating at low idle will cool at higher idle
Avatar Asked by hothead

Answer

Replied on December 1, 2009

It doesn't seem right that it will overheat at low idle only. Speed equals increased heat, and it should overheat more, and faster with engine speed. I would still suggest a block test for leaking internally.

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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