1997 Sable Running Hot

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LATRYCE
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Heloo i have a 1997 sable w/100,00+ miles and it is running hot. can you tell me what i should look for to check out this problem
Mar 25, 2006 at 12:51 AM
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LATRYCE
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my car is running hot what should i look for to solve this problem
Mar 25, 2006 at 12:52 AM
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Check that the cooling fans are coming on when the vehicle reaches operating temprature if they work it may just be the thermostat either way fix it now before you over heat and crack the cylinder heads
Mar 25, 2006 at 1:16 PM

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Check that the cooling fans come on when the engine reaches operating temperature. If the fans work, the thermostat may be at fault. Repair the cooling problem promptly to avoid overheating and cracking the cylinder heads.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Sable with over 100,000 miles reports that the engine is running hot and asks what to inspect. The expert advises checking that the cooling fans engage at operating temperature and, if they do, considering a faulty thermostat. The problem should be fixed promptly to prevent overheating that could crack the cylinder heads.

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