1998 Chevy Cavalier engine

Tiny
SHARON NADEAU
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,763 MILES
I have a 1999 chevy cavalier I go on the highway and the youcoolant gauge goes way over to almost the red start of the orange line I get off the highway it cools off I changed the thermostat. It still goes over but not as much the fans are working ok what is the problem thank
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 AT 10:23 PM

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Tiny
CDILLON28
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Sharon, I have the same car and have the same problem too. I changed my engine coolant and my mechanic said the fans are working just fine. He also told me that in the smaller cars, its normal for it to overheat or seem like its going to overheat because of its small engine. Many occasions where I've been stuck in traffic and it runs hot and I've put the car in neutral and it seems to go back to normal. I hope this helps !
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 12:20 AM

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