2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Repair Question
Asked on August 28, 2010
Van is overheating
Engine Cooling problem
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 148000 miles
we have changed the thermostat, coolant sensor, water pump, the sensor says its overheating, and and it says low coolant but it has coolant, what else could it be?
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 148000 miles
we have changed the thermostat, coolant sensor, water pump, the sensor says its overheating, and and it says low coolant but it has coolant, what else could it be?
Answer
Replied on August 28, 2010
low coolant sensor is different than the coolant temp. sensor . the low coolant sensor is located at the bottom of the coolant overflow tank. do you have any signs of overheating aside from the gauge reading?
Replied on August 28, 2010
no steam comes out or anything, we think it has a clog in the radiator, maybe it needs a radiator flush, but its funny when it heats up the heater does not work. and the air conditioner lines get very cold
Replied on August 28, 2010
the heater can't work if the engine is overheating, if the thermostat and water pump have already been replaced than it may very well be a clog in the system, perhaps the radiator or maybe even the heater core is clogged up.
Replied on August 28, 2010
Same problem as mine, it could be the head gasket.
Replied on September 2, 2010
we flushed the radiator and it still does the same thing.