1995 Other Saturn Models Overheating Problem

KARPATIONBOSS

MEMBER
1995 SATURN
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
187,000 MILES

I have a 1995 Saturn SL1 that had a leak in the radiator and a bad fan motor, which I replaced both parts with new ones, now my car is getting hot very fast, the temperature gauge going straight to the red within 1/2 mile of driving. What could this be? Thermostat? Or blockage in the radiator?

Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 1:57 AM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Since you're working on the cooling system not a bad idea to find and replace the thermostat. Okay try this see below.

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks.

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Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 2:08 AM