My car overheated and then shut off I put the thermostat ...
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Daniel Chaidez
251 days ago
Good Afternoon, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* ill be helping you, so sorry to hear about the issues here on the Cavalier. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with a no start. Now just so im clear how long did the car overheat for? Currently does the car crank but not start?
Customer
251 days ago
20 min and cranks but dontg startHello
Daniel Chaidez
251 days ago
okay thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* can blow [head gaskets](/topics-head-gasket-chevy/) pretty quickly so i fear that you are not starting due to low compression. i would recommend we get a compression test done in order to ensure the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) is internally sealing well. if compression checks out fine we can begin to test that all the injectors and [ignition coils](/topics-ignition-coil-chevy/) are working correctly but i suspect this will be a mechanical issue.
Customer
251 days ago
How can I diy compression chexk
Daniel Chaidez
251 days ago
this video walks you through it https://youtu.be/X\_tbksFYhl4
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