Engine Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check for obvious overheating conditions:
- Low engine coolant.
- A faulty thermostat.
- A restricted air flow to the radiator or restricted coolant flow through the radiator.
- An inoperative electric cooling fan.
- Proper tension on the drive belts.
- Correct coolant solution should be a 50/50 mix.