Q: Replaced radiator, thermostat,ect sensor, and cooling fan. Now no heat and the car is still running hot???

asked by on March 29, 2018

I have replaced the thermostat, noticed that the radiator had a leak so I changed it. Cooling fan wouldn't come on so I checked the relay, replaced the ect sensor and then just replaced the fan. Now the fan comes on, its completely full of coolant but when I drive it there heat won't get hot and the car still overheats.

My car has 178000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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