1996 Oldsmobile Achieva runs hot

1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA

116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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I have changed the thermostat, water pump, and radiator but my car continues to run hot!! I purchased a timimg sensor but it do not fit from autozone and o'riely (says it should fit). can you please help me?

Oct 18, 2008 at 9:59 PM

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[quote:b9381c149f="kayekaye"]Engine Cooling problem
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 116000 miles

I have changed the thermostat, water pump, and radiator but my car continues to run hot!! I purchased a timimg sensor but it do not fit from autozone and o'riely (says it should fit). can you please help me?[/quote:b9381c149f]

Hello,

Are the Cooling fans turning on? If not check relay.
It is located on the passenger side just behind the strut tower.

Oct 18, 2008 at 10:41 PM