Chevy Malibu 2010
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Malibu yourself? What have you tried so far?
No , Um there a leak in my [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) and I’ve been putting water in there until i get some...
Chevy Malibu 2010
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Malibu yourself? What have you tried so far?
No , Um there a leak in my [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) and I’ve been putting water in there until i get someone to fix but last night it overheated and now it will crank but won’t turn over
Mechanic's Assistant: What part of the Chevrolet is the leak coming from? And are you sure it's water?
My radiator i believe, and yes it leak straight thru the bottom when i put in it
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
No that’s it
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rpmdiag
288 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* to Just Answer! I will be assisting you with your questions today. Give me one moment while I review this.
Customer
288 days ago
Okay
rpmdiag
288 days ago
Automotive Expert
I’m very sorry that you’re having this issue and together, we will get this figured out. I will need your help too because I can’t see, touch, hear or smell anything that’s going on with your vehicle. We may also require some specialized testing tools in order to assist us in diagnosing the problems due to the complexity of today’s vehicles. JA will offer a phone call to you at an additional fee, it’s your choice. Please be patient with my replies, I reply back in question order received. If I send you an attachment, I will tell you, BUT, you will NOT get it on a phone; you must be on a tablet or PC. Please let me know when you are satisfied with my answers too so we can close out your question.
You may have caused [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) damage by driving it hot. You will need to start by checking for codes in the computer and possibly a compression test on all the cylinders. If you're not comfortable doing these tests, you can always call AAA for a great shop referral.
Thanks again and all the best:)
Ron
Customer
288 days ago
at point i can't just replace the radiator ?This point \*
rpmdiag
288 days ago
Automotive Expert
Not yet, you may have damaged the engine. If you have the tests done i recommended and it can get started safely again, then address the radiator.
Thanks again and be well:)
Ron
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Chevy Malibu 2010 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Malibu yourself? What have you tried so far? No , Um there a leak in my [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) and I’ve been putting water in there until i get some...
Chevy Malibu 2010 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Malibu yourself? What have you tried so far? No , Um there a leak in my [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/) and I’ve been putting water in there until i get someone to fix but last night it overheated and now it will crank but won’t turn over Mechanic's Assistant: What part of the Chevrolet is the leak coming from? And are you sure it's water? My radiator i believe, and yes it leak straight thru the bottom when i put in it Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No that’s it