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I was driving on interstate and it started overheating?

Tiny
GKIM8585
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  • 2003 BUICK CENTURY
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
A little over a week ago I was driving on interstate, and it started overheating. I pulled over and shut it off. I went to start it again and it wouldn't turn over. Eventually I was able to get it jumpstarted but every time I slowed down it would shut off. I replaced the battery and now it starts and runs but still overheats. I just noticed that the radiator fans are not coming on. Also, the A/C has never worked, and the heat worked until about a month ago. Not sure if that matters at all.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 AT 9:04 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, it sounds like you have a blown head gasket, but to be sure this test can confirm the issue. A blown head gasket will cause the heater and radiator fans not to work. Please go over this guide to see for sure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go over this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 AT 11:08 AM

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