1997 Chevy Lumina Radiator Overheating

Tiny
MAJARAMI
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 97 chevy Lumina with 150000 miles on it a few days ago when I was driving I noticed that the engine is over heating I stopped the car for 20 minutes and add more water into the radiator to cool-off the engine when I start driving againg it takes about 5 minutes for the raidator to over heat again. How do I fix it?
Friday, February 13th, 2009 AT 10:21 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Hi:
This type of problem can be caused by a few things. It could be the thermostat sticking, a plugged radiator, a bad head gasket.

The cheapest and easiest thing to start with is the thermostat. That is where I would recommend starting. Let me know if it works.

Joe
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Friday, February 13th, 2009 AT 12:16 PM

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