1996 Mercury Sable Overheating

Tiny
FFRECH
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  • 1996 MERCURY SABLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 1996 Mercury Sable with the DOHC engine that started showing a high temperature. My mechanic said the thermostat was bad and replaced it. Problem not solved. The belt is turning the water pump shaft. I had taken the car to a local name brand tire dealership for an oil change and this problem cropped up after that visit. They are bunch of crooks (thought for a LOF would be OK) and I was wondering what they may have done to it to cause this condition.
Friday, June 20th, 2008 AT 11:27 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Too low of oil can cause this problem if it heats up due to too much friction.

Check the level.

Other than that I dont know what they could have done, maybe disconnect a o2 sensor or mess with the timing?
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Friday, June 20th, 2008 AT 12:32 PM

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