1996 Geo Prizm

1996 GEO PRIZM

167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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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.

Jul 9, 2009 at 9:34 AM

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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.

Jul 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM

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