2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Temp Gauge Hot Heat Recently Thermostat Changed

2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
120,000 MILES
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LAURAZOLKES
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Temp gauge going up to hot,no heat as of recently,thermostat was changed yesterday,and slight coolant leak from somewhere,cant tell where..What else may be going on??
Oct 25, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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have pressure tested for leaks first, make sure coolant level is correct or you won't have any heat.
Oct 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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LAURAZOLKES
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Yes,and thanks so much.... i took the car in and had that test,turns out it has a cracked cylinder head unfortunately.It had a slight coolant leak at the time we didnt know where it was coming from..My daughter had added coolant to the system,however i dont think she kept up with it as she should of allowing it to fluctuate in temp too much,and as a result,this is what happens...

Thank you once again..
Oct 27, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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