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Car overheats

Tiny
GARY BREWER
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  • 1998 SATURN SL2
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
I have to keep refilling reservoir. Car still gets hot after ten miles or more fan, works fine.
Saturday, May 12th, 2018 AT 9:46 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Good afternoon.

It sounds like you have a leak in the system. You need to do a pressure test to determine the leak and repair it. Guide below on pressure test.

The thermostat may not be opening causing it to heat up as well.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
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Saturday, May 12th, 2018 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
GARY BREWER
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Is it the thermostat or what?
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Sunday, May 13th, 2018 AT 10:55 AM

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