What would caue my malibu to start running hot with my rpm at 3000

Asked by vthomas45 Jun 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM about the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my husband changed my water pump and then my car starting rough idling and high rpm when it does this it running hot

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Paul answered 8 years ago

Are the fans coming on when the car reaches temp? did he flush the system before he changed the pump? di he change the thermostat?

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