2001 Cadillac El Dorado Cherping and radiator collant

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
228,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRYSTAL SCOTT
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My belt has been squeaking i braught it in and they say there is nothing wrong with it it all looks good but the squeaking is very annoying if u get it wet it will quiet for awhile and return so i believe its the pully alignment it has a new alternator and the belt is fairly new less than a year, now i am having trouble with my radiator and coolant levels do they have anything to do with eachother, leaks coolant and over heats
Sep 5, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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If your radiator leaks, obviously it will be low on coolant eventually. If there is coolant getting on the belt, it can cause a squeak that is hard to eliminate, and water will quiet it for diagnostic purposes. Low coolant can cause an overheat, with your mileage, I would not rule out possible internal leakage as a possibility as well. Before considering just having the radiator repaired, have the cooling system tested for the presence of hydrocarbons.
Sep 8, 2010 at 11:20 PM