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2002 Chevy Cavalier Running Hot

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I have replaced the hoses, thermostat, fuse. It is still running hot.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 4:02 PM

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Tiny
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Could be the water pump

One way to test for a bad water pump is to squeeze the upper radiator hose when the engine is hot and idling. Careful, because the hose will be HOT! If you do not feel much coolant circulating through the hose when you rev the engine, the pump may be bad. The other cause might be a clogged radiator.

Try bleeding it-don't work get it block and pressure tested
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Replaced the water pump about 2 months ago? Could the type of antifreeze cause the problem?
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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Its suppose to use DEXCOOL type antifreeze not the green stuff


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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. Will try that.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 5:09 PM

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