1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Overheating

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARNEICEH
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I thought it was the alternator or the starter causing the problem i checked all of that and put in a new battery. but still somthing is draning the battery and the car is overheating the car will start but after a few minutes the car just cuts off what am i missing
Aug 18, 2008 at 3:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Something is draining the battery-could be a short circuit somewhere within the electrical system.

Overheating:

Try replacing the thermostat-not it do the following below:

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.
Aug 18, 2008 at 6:23 AM
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