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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1776 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESENGINE OVERHEATING
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD
Engine Overheating
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Engine Overheating
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Engine Overheating
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspect for a loss of system pressure and/or coolant. Is there a loss of system pressure and/or coolant? |
- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3 |
| 2 | Inspect and repair any faulty hose connections or radiator cap. Fill the system to the proper level, then retest. Does the engine still overheat beyond the specified value? |
125°C (257°F) | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the coolant concentration for low temperature protection below the specified value. Is the proper low temperature protection present? |
-37°C (-34°F) | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Replace the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LM4) . Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 5 | System OK |
| 5 | Inspect the drive belt for excessive wear or low tension. Is the drive belt worn or is the tension too low? |
- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 4.2L. Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 7 | System OK |
| 7 | Inspect the radiator fins for obstruction. Are the radiator fins obstructed? |
- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Inspect and clean the radiator. Refer to Radiator Cleaning . Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 9 | System OK |
| 9 | Inspect the water pump for physical damage. Is the water pump damaged or inoperative? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Replace the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LL8) or Water Pump Replacement (LM4) . Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 11 | System OK |
| 11 | Inspect the cooling system passages for obstruction. Is the cooling system passage blocked? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Inspect and flush the system. Refer to Flushing . Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 13 | System OK |
| 13 | Inspect the electro-viscous fan. Is the electro-viscous fan inoperative? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 14 | Replace the electro-viscous fan. Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 15 | System OK |
| 15 | Inspect for a stuck thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis . Is the thermostat stuck in the closed position? |
- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 |
| 16 | Replace the thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Replacement (4.2L Engine) or Thermostat Replacement (5.3L Engine) . Does the engine still overheat? |
- | Go to Step 17 | System OK |
| 17 | The following factors may cause the engine to overheat:
Correct or repair as necessary. Does the engine still overheat? |
- | - | System OK |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.