why should I have to leave heater on so van won't over heat

Asked by suelaya Sep 04, 2015 at 11:09 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Venture LS

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I start to drive and if i don't keep heater on my  an goes to 110 or more

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keeping the heater on will help keep your engine cooler and help with over heating, but you shouldn't have to. It seems you are having an issue with your cooling system. Are your fans coming on when the van is up to temp? do you have enough water/antifreeze in the system?

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