1996 Chevy Monte Carlo engine temp

Tiny
ANTHONY9755
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,000 MILES
My problem is when I drive for a while or my car idles for a extended amount of time or if I drive in heavy traffic the engine temperture go's up and when I trun the car off trying to start back up is a problem. If it starts it will start back firing idling rough and cut off and after about 45 minutes it will start and run like nothing ever happened. It seem like somthing a sensor is bad but I can't find out which on it is. Will the oxegin sensor or the crank sensor do this?
Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have the computer scanned at a parts store. Most will do it for free and will identify if there is a sensor problem. Also, check the intake / head gaskets for leaks. Finally, does the cooling fan come on when it gets hot? Also, check the coolant level to make sure it's full.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 9:25 PM

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