Second opinion] My car drives fine for a little bit and h...


Second opinion] My car drives fine for a little bit and has a issue where it won't accelerate and rapidly overheats. After the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) cools down it drives normally again. Is it bad [spark plugs](/topics-sp...

Second opinion] My car drives fine for a little bit and has a issue where it won't accelerate and rapidly overheats. After the [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) cools down it drives normally again. Is it bad [spark plugs](/topics-spark-plug-chevy/)? Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you checked for a leak in the cooling system? I just got coolant work done a few months back to fix a leak.. it doesn't seem like the coolant level has gone down in months though Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Spark? It's a cobalt 2006 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Spark yourself? What have you tried so far? It all started when i got a oil top off at jiffy lube and they put too much oil.. i got a oil change after that and it ran pretty smoothly for 5 days. .now the same issue is occuring

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Hi I purchased this car with the check engine light on so it may already have some underlying issues The car drives fine for a while (temperature is normal on dash) then after it's been running for a while it will start not accelerating and the engine temperature climbs without the fan kicking on. After I turn the car off for a while it will drive normally with the fan working when it needs to. It never happens when I first drive the car or if I don't drive it a lot. Is it the fan system or thermostat? Or something else? I recently got a new [radiator](/topics-radiator-chevy/), hose, and I think fan 3 months ago.
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HI, The fan turns on due to signals from the computer. The computer gets temperature readings from the engine coolant temperature sensor. So it is possible that engine coolant temperature sensor is not reading correctly. It and the fan both need to be tested to determine which is the cause. Thanks for using Just Answer and letting me help you. I hope I provided what you needed. If you find more help is still needed, let me know by listing out any remaining questions you have on this concern. I hope the remainder of your day is well.

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