Changed thermostat and coolant temp sensor car is still o...
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Bart
388 days ago
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Are the cooling fans working?
Bart
388 days ago
Are you using the gauge as an indicator of engine temp or using scan tool to monitor the DATA.
Customer
388 days ago
No I have not
Bart
388 days ago
Okay. Is the cooling system boiling over into the overflow bottle when it overheats? I just want to confirm that the vehicle is in fact overheating.
Customer
388 days ago
I honestly don't know, I checked for leaks or loose hoses the coolant base itself is full. I added coolant to the backup
Bart
388 days ago
Got it. I think the next thing to do here is take a manual reading of the cooling system temperature to verify the gauge is accurate.
If the vehicle is in fact overheating, this may be a [water pump](/topics-water-pump/) issue or a [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) issue. If the vehicle was severely overheated, there may be an issue with the cylinder [head gaskets](/topics-head-gasket-chevy/).
Customer
388 days ago
I'll try that thanks
Bart
388 days ago
You're welcome.
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