95 Camaro runs hot

MSCACRAIG

MEMBER
1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO

I have a 95 Camaro V6 3.4L, with 110,000 miles.
In the past week the car has been running hot, It reaches a temp of about 240 degrees within a few miles of running and doesn't cool down at all. The fan kicks on and runs but temp doesn't drop. I have check the coolant and it is at the correct level.
I just had a tune up done, replaced spark plugs and wires. The running hot problem started about the time I took it into the mechanic for the tune-up. They said they checked for the hot problem but did not find anything wrong. The car has never run more then 185 degrees in the past. I have owned the car for 7 years.
Could anyone help please?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Cheap fix for a start replace thermostat and radiator cap, once this is done bleed the cooling system see below

BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM:

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks.