Car is overheating normally when I first drive.

Tiny
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Car is overheating normally when I first drive to work. Temperature gauge goes up and then comes down rapidly. I have not been able to find coolant leak but car is losing coolant. Radiator is new, engine gaskets, timing belt, water pump were recently replaced. How do I diagnose problem my mechanic has not been able to find problem. Also noticed that when car over heats I am not getting any heat in car.
Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 9:41 PM

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Tiny
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Thermostat?

From constant overheating, you may have a blown head gasket. You need to have that verified.

Get a new mechanic, this is a basic issue and if he cannot find it, then he is not experienced.

Roy
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Saturday, December 29th, 2012 AT 11:39 PM

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