1998 Cadillac STS CAR OVERHEATED

1998 CADILLAC STS
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Cadillac STS 6 cyl 137000 miles

my car just started overheating and shaking what does that mean..i put water in it and it stills get back hot i had to pull over six times before i made it home in i only had 15miles to go
Mar 4, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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It could have a thermostat stuck closed. if it is overheating I would have the cooling system tested for combustion gases, indicating an internal leak.
Mar 4, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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