2003 Chevy Malibu Engine Running Hot after radiator replace

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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MARIE1236
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Engine Cooling problem
2003 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic

My engine is running hot after my radiator was just replaced. I checked the coolant reservoir and it was almost dry. I never see the fans next to the radiator running? Do you have any idea what could be wrong? Or where I could be losing fluid from, when I cannot find any leaks?
Jan 26, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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RHALL77
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you need to bleed the air out of the cooling system. there is 2 bleed screws on the top side of the engine.
Jan 26, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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