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My 1997 Cadillac STS runs hot fast when driving.
JTAYLOR
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1997 CADILLAC SLS
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES
My car runs hot fast but every one says that it isn't the block or my head gaskets, so can it possibly be the freeze plugs or the thermostat?
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 AT 7:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by replacing the thermostat and see what happens
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 AT 8:10 PM
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Suspect haedgasket have radiator tested for traces of exhaust NAPA sells tets kit for @$20
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 AT 8:11 PM
RASMATAZ
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It will look like this:
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 AT 8:38 PM
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