1999 Cadillac Deville heats up real quick

1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE
117,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AREDDY
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Hi, i brought this car a week back, since yesterday i have the panel show me a high coolant temperature 270 degrees. steam started coming out of my engine after i pulled out of the road. I can barely go 2-3 miles now without the same message coming up.

please suggest me on my next step, anything i can do to fix it before i turn up my car to a service center

Thanks
Jan 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try replacing the thermostat and see what happens
Jan 23, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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