2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette over heating

168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHARP66
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I have had the thermost replaced and one of the cooling fans replaced. the gage shows normal i here boiling water. if in traffic car gets hot immediately .the car got really hot and blew a hose around the back of the engine going to the heater.
at the repair of these part the car seemed to be alright but it is back to red light flashing cooliant hot.
No water in oil to indicate head gasket. i really need this car it is my only transportation. i am a single mom and i do not have money to donate .ijust need some help
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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seems like engine coolant temperature sensor may be at fault here
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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