It keeps overheating. When I got it, there was a leak in the water pump, so I changed it and it still overheated. I tried changing the thermostat, but it still overheats. There was a sticker telling me that the car can distinguish between antifreezes so I disconnected the battery for the night, but nothing changed. Can anyone tell me what I need to do?
Why is my 1997 Chevrolet Lumina overheating?
What engine? If it is the 3.1 v-6, the air in the cooling system has to be bled out. There are 2 bleed points, one on top of the water line for the heater (which is the black tube that comes out of the top just above the water pump) and the other is at the upper radiator hose inlet on the thermostat housing (some models have a silver tube from this one to the coolant tank. If it has the tube, you only need to bleed from the first point.). The fittings are 7 mm and slotted screw. Get the engine warm with the cap off, and open the bleed screw(s) until all the air is vented. Then shut the engine off, top up the coolant and install the cap. I always recheck the coolant level after about 2 hours. Good luck to you.
Why is my 1997 Chevrolet Lumina overheating?
fill the radiator crank motor watch the flow of coolant should be able to see thermostat working or not if it over heats in a short time either therm or fan or belt slipping if its like after you hit the highway at speed try flushing the radiator or having it dip at a radiator shop
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Are you using the proper type of coolant? If you can hear your coolant boiling then you need to get the proper type of coolant in which the boiling point is higher.
Try having the radiator flushed. It may be clogged.
Sounds like you have a 60degree V6. Overheating is what they do. Check head gaskets and/or cracked heads.
If the fans are working then it may be a clogged radiator. Do you have the right mixture of water to coolant? If you are going to flush the system then take the thermostat out before doing it. If you replace the radiator then check around for prices. A good radiator shop will probably be cheaper than a parts store. If you are going to keep the car then look at a good quality aluminum radiator.
