1998 Chevy Lumina CAR OVERHEATING

SMOKEYS MOM

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1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
132,000 MILES

IT STARTED WITH THE AC GOING OUT STILL WORKS JUST NO COOL AIR

NOW OVER HEATING BUT NOT BAD . NO LEAKS FUILDS ARE FINE NO SOFT HOSES COULD IT BE THE THEROMSAT

Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 3:41 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Since no leaks, thermostat and cooling fans would be first to check out

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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 3:44 PM

SMOKEYS MOM

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Thank you I will try replacing the thermostat first. See if that is the trouble, I am a vet and not much money right now but I will make a donation at a later date, my husband a vet too just started back to work today and we only have I car between us, for now, so this is a big help. Our goverment dosent help much for unemployed vets. We have to sarcfice on our own. But we are still proud americans

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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 3:56 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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It is fairly easy to test the thermostat, although they usually only cost around $5, you could just test it first before replacing. Just suspend it in a pot of water over your stove and use a thermometer capable of 200F + rating and watch to see when or if the valve opens.

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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 3:58 PM