Why is my car running hot,

Asked by Redblossom Nov 26, 2020 at 08:03 AM about the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Runs hits fast takes a long time to cool off heat
gets cold than hot that cold again than leaking
when I turn the car off after driving

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change the thermostat or check the one that's there in a pan of water , then top off coolant start it up and baby sit , is the exhaust white ? Is there goop under the oil fill cap ?

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