2001 Pontiac Firebird Heats Up

99,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDFORTH1047
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When I'm in traffic or start and stopping the car it heats up. Highway driving the temperature is normal
Jun 13, 2008 at 6:09 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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change thermostat and check engine coolant temp sensor, and a radiator flush may help if the others dont'
Jun 13, 2008 at 8:13 AM
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