Why is my car getting hot and radiator leaking

Asked by Carrie8999 Feb 15, 2016 at 09:46 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Rowefast answered 8 years ago

Car is getting hot because the radiator is leaking, low coolant. Get the radiator repaired.

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John answered 8 years ago

You need radiator fluid to cool the engine. When it is low due to a leak, it will not flow fast enough to cool the =radiator fluid and keep the engine cool. Do what Rowefast suggested, and fix the leak. It may just be a radiator hose, or water pump. A hose replacement is far less expensive that a new radiator. A hot engine will freeze up and it could cost near 5 to 10 grand to replace it.

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