My van keeps running hot. I have changed the thermostat, water pump and radiator. Whats causing it to run hot?

Asked by Ariane Jun 19, 2015 at 10:26 PM about the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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There maybe a blockage in the cooling system that runs through the engine. Try flushing cooling system with a good Super cooling system flush it will circulate through the engine block and clean entire cooling system. No promises but its worth a try.

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Have you checked to see if radiator fan is working?

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you can have an air bubble in the system aka vapor lock...

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