1997 Cadillac Catera running hot

1997 CADILLAC CATERA
152,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PMPROD
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looking to buy a catera but guy says its runnin a lil hot is this a bad thermostat or is it something costly
May 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Anyone's guess. Could be cooling fans, head gaskets, thermostat, plugged radiator.
May 31, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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PMPROD
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reallythe head gasket can make car run hot i knew about raditor been plugged and or clogged and had cheked them butknew head gasket will check tht thanks
May 31, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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