My van keeps running hot. I have changed the thermostat, water pump and radiator. Whats causing it to run hot?

Asked by Ariane Jun 19, 2015 at 10:26 PM about the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette

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firebird338 answered 9 years ago

There maybe a blockage in the cooling system that runs through the engine. Try flushing cooling system with a good Super cooling system flush it will circulate through the engine block and clean entire cooling system. No promises but its worth a try.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Have you checked to see if radiator fan is working?

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katina1973 answered 9 years ago

Yes

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joedm answered 8 years ago

you can have an air bubble in the system aka vapor lock...

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GuruWWSWP answered 6 years ago

Is there a head gasket problem

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Guru1Y33K answered 5 years ago

Don't laugh but what is the inflator for? Tires? How do u use it?

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