1998 Saturn SL2 Running hot

Tiny
SMARTYBORROS10
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  • 1998 SATURN SL2
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
MY Saturn is getting hot quick but if I turn my heat on full blast it seems to help what's wrong with it
Friday, July 3rd, 2015 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
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A common cause is corroded cooling fins on the radiator. That prevents it from giving up its heat to the air. The heater core in the dash acts like a small radiator, and that is a dandy observation that running the heater helps. Of course you have to verify the radiator fan is working first.
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Saturday, July 4th, 2015 AT 12:21 AM

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