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Running hot Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you noticed any leaking? No leaks changed thermostat [water pump](/topics-water-pump-pontiac/) radiator Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/m...

Running hot Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you noticed any leaking? No leaks changed thermostat [water pump](/topics-water-pump-pontiac/) radiator Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2008 G6 pontiac Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your G6 yourself? What have you tried so far? 3.5

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It can also be some blockage in the radiator and engine block. A power flush with a machine can fix that. Also, make sure that it's really overheating and that the gauge is NOT reading wrong. Hi, I’m Ron and I’m here to help you with your problem. I’m very sorry that your 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. 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. Thanks a lot for using JA, Ron

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Please SCROLL UP and read my reply to you. Thanks, Ron

New radiator,New waterpump,New thermostatheater gets hot
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Power flush it then. Thanks, Ron

Done thatNo water in oil ither
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Then you missed something, That problem isn't hard to find or fix. Thanks again, Ron

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