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1996 Geo Prizm

Tiny
TROIUS
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  • 1996 GEO PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,000 MILES
Car started to overheat. Temp gauge inside of car never went over midpoint. Water in overflow bottle was bubbling.

Flushed coolant, then replaced thermostat and radiator. Still overheating within 3 mile distance.
Thursday, July 9th, 2009 AT 9:34 AM

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Tiny
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Check to make sure cooling fan is working.

When engine is at temp. Use glove and feel if water is moving through thermostat hose.

Perform a compression test to rule out a bad head gasket.
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