Heating

Asked by FloridaBoy72 Mar 01, 2016 at 02:34 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why is the temperature gauges is headed towards
hot when i have oil and water in it?

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Few reasons...the thermostat is stuck shut, bad thermostat...bad head gasket...air in the cooling system...bad water pump...plugged radiator...faulty temperature sensor...low coolant.

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