Overheating

Asked by GuruLRXPY Apr 22, 2019 at 09:11 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

We replaced water pump and thermostat and my
Chevy Malibu maxx 2006 3.9 L is overheating

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Brian answered 5 years ago

Might have air bubble in the system or possible blockage in radiator or heater core. Put the heater selector on when trying to bleed system. Would try to raise/support front end and see if it will burp out any remaining air. If you have a bleeder screw on the thermostat neck you can try that too. Good Luck!

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