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1998 Chevy Lumina the engine too hot

Tiny
JAIME LUIS
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
The engine too hot and I change the thermostat. That the radiator fan is not working properly sometimes works and other not
i ´d to know if this model takes bulb temperature of the water and where is
thanks
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 9:09 PM

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Tiny
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Are you loosing coolant?

If so, get a coolant pressure test done. What you will most likely find is that the intake manifold gasket on that vehicle is leaking either externally or internally. The loss of coolant is what leads to the overheat.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 AT 7:42 PM

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