Q: Have 2001 pt cruiser, temp running high?
Temp was running high, coolant resovir was empty, mechanic found leak around thermostat housing, he unloosened a bolt at bottom, put sealant up top and believe bottom also, replaced relay switch, my car is still running hot, what else could it be? Resovir is still holding antifreeze.
My car has 89000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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