2001 Cadillac EL Dorado Cherping and radiator collant

CRYSTAL SCOTT

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2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
228,000 MILES

My belt has been squeaking I braught it in and they say there is nothing wrong with it it all looks good but the squeaking is very annoying if u get it wet it will quiet for awhile and return so I believe its the pully alignment it has a new alternator and the belt is fairly new less than a year, now I am having trouble with my radiator and coolant levels do they have anything to do with eachother, leaks coolant and over heats

Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 3:37 PM

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FACTORYJACK

MECHANIC
4,159 POSTS

If your radiator leaks, obviously it will be low on coolant eventually. If there is coolant getting on the belt, it can cause a squeak that is hard to eliminate, and water will quiet it for diagnostic purposes. Low coolant can cause an overheat, with your mileage, I would not rule out possible internal leakage as a possibility as well. Before considering just having the radiator repaired, have the cooling system tested for the presence of hydrocarbons.

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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 AT 11:20 PM