Overheating and battery drain

Asked by Kelly Apr 12, 2023 at 01:16 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

08 equinox overheating and battery drain, new radiator and
thermostat. No fluid mix. Belt is a little loose but not bad.
Now what?

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James answered 2 years ago

If the serpentine belt is loose it's not driving the water pump and alternator fast enough for them to be working properly. Fix the belt and go from there. I bet your problem will be solved. Hope that helps! Jim

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