1995 Buick Skylark Heating problem

1995 BUICK SKYLARK
198,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JLAVERN12
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My car runs about fifteen minutes ,and my temperature gauge only moves a little from the cold mark. the cars warms up.once i start driving the gauge needle goes back to C and and cold air comes out .I drive 22 miles to work and the car never runs hot or never blows out any heat .my thermostats is not located on the top the engine I cannot find it They say it is in the water pump.Their is know leakage in the car so my heater core is find.and theirs is know leak in my radiator.My coolant stays full .Can you help me out thanks
Jan 3, 2008 at 9:01 AM
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BLACKOP555
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are both heater core hoses hot? post back what you find.
Jan 3, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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STRAILER
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yep, the thermostat is bad, I would get a new one and install it. This guide can help, follow the top radiator hose the hosing this is where the unit is.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
Dec 18, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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