Overheating

Asked by Terence Apr 05, 2017 at 06:04 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My hotcoolant light. Comes on after driving.
For about 15 mins. I put water in it it xools
down for a minthen starts back up

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

Sounds like the thermostat needs to be changed. May want to check engine compression to see if there is a blown head gasket also. And make sure the fans are working on the radiator.

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