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Silverado Overheating
Sent to Car Experts September 08 10:24 AM

My 1997 Silverado is overheating. I just replaced the thermostat last night. What else should I look into? BTW I am a female so make it simple (LOL). I don't smell antifreeze, but the temp gauge while idleing goes up to 240. If I turn the heater on full blast it goes down rather quickly. But I can't run the a/c and it's 95 degrees here in Texas. PLEASE help!!
My email is jwhiteside@exproeng.com

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September 8 10:27 AM (3 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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Have you checked the coolant level in the radiator (not just the reserve) on a regular basis?

Is it consuming any coolant over time?



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September 8 10:44 AM (16 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: Yes,I have and it's good to -45.
I just now spoke to my brother and he thinks it's the water pump. He's on his way.

Thanks anyway,and keep the $5.00

Have a great day.

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September 8 11:16 AM (32 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
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Unless you are losing coolant, which is the question I just asked you, the water pump is not the problem. You just going to throw some money away.

If you are not continuously losing coolant, then it is either a fan or a radiator issue. Most likely the radiator being internally restricted. Turning the heater on just introduces a couple of quarts of cooler coolant so that only lasts for a few minutes.

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September 8 11:23 AM (6 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: oh sorry.

I don't know if I'm losing anything.
I don't smell it (I know what it smells like)but
I suppose that doesn't mean anything.

Anyway help is on it's way. Thanks

JWhiteside
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