Overheating

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
71,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT FAGAN
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My car overheats when sitting at idle.
Apr 22, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Have you made any repairs or attempts?

Can you let it idle until it starts to overheat and see if the fans come on? Also, we need to check and make sure the coolant is full. If not, fill it and retest.

Here is a guide that will help cover the basics. Let me know about this info and we can go from there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
Apr 22, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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