2002 Buick Rendezvous Running Hot

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
140,000 MILES
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LLANDREWS
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I had a problem with the engine light coming on and the temperature gauge moving to hot. After making sure that we had antifreeze and water in the areas that require it I had to end up replacing the radiator and the thermostat (replaced twice because the first on I bought was defected) replacing the thermostat and the radiator. The vehicle is still running hot.
Aug 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the engine is overheating and this isn't a false reading from the temp sending unit?
Aug 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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THOMAS WILLIAMS JR
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yes it run hot after driving it for a while
Mar 28, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This could be from a blown head gasket causing exhaust gases to enter the cooling system. Here is a test to see if this is the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:50 AM