Overheating

Tiny
SHANEIKA
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  • 2006 HOLDEN CALAIS
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 241,000 MILES
The car overheats after driving for 20 minutes. I have had the radiator, water pump and thermostat replaced.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 AT 9:27 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

An engine can overheat due to a number of factors.
It could be due to an inoperative cooling fan, clog in the cooling system that is preventing the coolant from circulation. It can also overheat simply due to being low on coolant.

Do you know if the fan comes on when the vehicle is at operating temperature?

Here is a helpful guide that covers the typical overheating issues:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

Did the vehicle overheat just like this before replacing the radiator, water pump and thermostat?

Are there any other symptoms? Like smoke out of the tailpipe or other issues?

Please let me know a few more details.
Thank you.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 AT 9:46 PM

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