1998 Chevy Lumina CAR OVERHEATING

1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
132,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMOKEYS MOM
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IT STARTED WITH THE AC GOING OUT STILL WORKS JUST NO COOL AIR

NOW OVER HEATING BUT NOT BAD .. NO LEAKS FUILDS ARE FINE NO SOFT HOSES COULD IT BE THE THEROMSAT
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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since no leaks, thermostat and cooling fans would be first to check out
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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SMOKEYS MOM
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thank you I will try replacing the thermostat first.. see if that is the trouble,, i am a vet and not much money right now but i will make a donation at a later date, my husband a vet too just started back to work today and we only have i car between us, for now ,, so this is a big help ..our goverment dosent help much for unemployed vets ... we have to sarcfice on our own... but we are still proud americans
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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it is fairly easy to test the thermostat, although they usually only cost around $5, you could just test it first before replacing. just suspend it in a pot of water over your stove and use a thermometer capable of 200F + rating and watch to see when or if the valve opens.
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM