Car overheating but not with Rad. cap off

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Asked by Fatman Mar 21, 2020 at 10:31 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

so my Car had a "Floating Temp Gauge" now its overheating but if i leave my
Radiator cap off it doesnt overheat???

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Sounds like air is trapped in the cooling system. With the engine cold open the bleeder screw(s) and fill the radiator with coolant until you have a steady stream of coolant coming from the bleeder screw(s). It's helpful to park the vehicle on an incline with the front pointing upwards, like halfway in the driveway. If you have the 3.4L V6 there's a good chance you have a blown head gasket. These engines are notorious for blowing head gaskets. Hope that helps! Jim

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That was it i opened the bleeders did like you said now no more overheating Thanks :D i just bought the car i was scared of head gasket too but there was no water in the oil.

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That's awesome!! Thanks for letting us know!! I'm glad to help! My Niece had an '05 Impala and I have a '00 Grand Prix. I'm pretty familiar with these GMs. Enjoy your new Impala! Jim

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