what makes a 98 Cadillac Catera run hot

Asked by BigGuy6400 Mar 07, 2011 at 11:40 AM about the 1998 Cadillac Catera RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The car runs fine its just the fact that i have to keep putting antifreeze in it because it keeps running hot. Can someone give me some info about this? What is it that i have to replace?

1 Answer

alicet answered 13 years ago

mine had done that for the past few years.. had it in the shop 2 times and each time after a few weeks it started it again. had a freind over and was looking at it and i told her that i opened the hood when i got hom to see if i saw anything and you could see moisture around the hose coming out of the radiator.. she replaced the hose and it still did it.. so i was saying are you sure it doesn't need a new clamp and she said no but to make me feel better she replaced it since it did look like the original one you had to squeeze to get off instead of the bolt to tighten.. and sure enough i haven't seen anything and the light hasn't cme on these past 2 weeks since the clamp was replaced.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • what makes a 98 Cadillac Catera run hot 1 Answer

    The car runs fine its just the fact that i have to keep putting antifreeze in it because it keeps running hot. Can someone give me some info about this? What is it that i have to replace?

    1998 Cadillac Catera RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • How to replace a serpentine belt on a 1997 cadillac catera? 2 Answers

    I need step by step directions putting a serpentine belt on a 1997 Cadillac Catera. PLEASE HELP

    1997 Cadillac Catera RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1998 Cadillac Catera, Brown antifreeze 3 Answers

    Replaced lower waterhose... noticed after adding new antifreeze that it turned dark brown. Also noticed a slight white oily coating on the underside of the cap. I suspect a slight head-gasket leak. Do...

    1998 Cadillac Catera RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2000 Cadillac Catera 2 Answers

    I will try to make this as painless as possible. I have become the owner of a 2000 Catera. I knew nothing of the Catera until a few months ago. I have done some reading and it looks like this mo...

    Cadillac Catera

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 Cadillac Catera radiator change. 1 Answer

    My 2001 Catera seemee to have transmission fluid inside the radiator, thought it was a blown head gasket but fortunately it wasn't. Drained the radiator and now I'm hoping with the installation of...

    2001 Cadillac Catera RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Cadillac Catera Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Diamond009
    Reputation
    300
  • #2
    engineer1701
    Reputation
    240
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    200
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.