OVERHEATING HELP!!!

Asked by Lpk41 May 16, 2019 at 08:42 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2006 chevy cobalt 2.2l overheating and running hot
in stop & go traffic.  Let it run yesterday after work
and it started to overheat at 205.  I've replaced the
radiator, thermastat, both radiator hoses and the
resivoir.  Need help I drive alot for work and I live in
Phoenix, AZ and its already getting to hot outside
to sit and  wait for it to cool down.  OH yea my
indicator light on the dash board doesnt work
either.  I dont wanna ruin the engine cant afford a
new car right now!  

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If its running at 205, that's normal and there's nothing to worry about. if its going hotter though you need to fix it. After all that cooling system work you've likely got air trapped in the cooling system. it can be tricky getting it out. if using the bleeder valve won't do it you may need to drain and refill again. Sometimes doing it with the nose pointed uphill helps. Sometimes you need a shop with the proper vacuum equipment to do it for you. And of course, make sure the cooling system is full. Its easy to overlook the obvious sometimes.

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