Q: my truck is overheating after replacing termostat water pump and a flush was made as well , i dont know what else is causing the o
I have a SUV vehicle , I have purchased a new thermostat and replace water pump but my truck is still heating up to a point that it will stop until it cools off before heating up again after driving 4-5 blocks
My car has an automatic transmission.
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