Q: Check engine light is on, had it checked out they said thermastat but its not running hot. Do I really need to put in new thermos
Check engine light is on but cadi 2003 cts doesn't run hot. Mechanic sai its thermostat but it doesn't run hot. Should I go ahead put new thermostat in car???
My car has 55812 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.
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