2010 Malibu Lysol 3.6 over heating

Asked by twistedwade75 Jun 15, 2016 at 12:32 AM about the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced thermostat and flushed system. I noticed my car running hotter then normal again. It only once
shut off the AV do to getting hot. The car normally runs at about 33%. Now if I give it gas even on freeway it
raises above half then as I release the gas pedal I can see it lower. I live in Arizona and I just bought this car
for a little bit of $. My mechanic says its normal but I believe he's not that smart for I've never in 25 yrs had a
car do this,nor in the 3 months I've owned this car has it done this...please help!!!!

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Check if your fans comes on if it does I would guest its your water- pump.

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