1998 Saturn SL2 Running hot

114,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMARTYBORROS10
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MY Saturn is getting hot quick but if I turn my heat on full blast it seems to help what's wrong with it
Jul 3, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Jul 3, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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