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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Running hot

Tiny
MIMI2003
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  • 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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  • 191,125 MILES
My car only runs hot when its still. I just had the water pump replaced. When I was the drive thru the other day it ran hot on me and I had to pull over for a while but I made it home. Water came out when I tried to put more in but I ha vent drove it since Sat and water is still in it. I let it run everyday though. I just drove around the block and to the store and it was ok but I saw a little smoke from the hood. So I'm thinking its the thermostat at least that's what I'm hoping for. Do you know what it could be?
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Monday, December 2nd, 2013 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
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Thermostste will usually run hot all at once an dstay there. Have coolant system pressure checked it may be a h ead/intake gasket or check for cold spots on radiator when hot. If you feel any it's bad.
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Monday, December 2nd, 2013 AT 9:36 AM
Tiny
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ARE THE OLE COOLING FANS RUNNING WHEN IT GETS HOT?

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Monday, December 2nd, 2013 AT 7:28 PM

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