Why would my car overheat after a smog test

Asked by Eva Nov 18, 2018 at 01:48 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1997chevy Malibu needed to get
smogged for registration renewal I took it
into a smog test shop and it failed the smog
test because tech said your car is
overheating I saw water come pouring out
from underneath my engine under the car
my car wasn't overheating before I brought it
to the smog shop he said fix the overheating
then bring it back for a free retest

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

I doubt the problem is related to the smog shop visit. Don't shoot the messenger!

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