I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE and it said low oil even though i got it changed like 3 days ago. Then my service engine soon light was on. My car used to get real hot and leak antifreeze but the leaking of antifreeze stopped after i got a new radiator cap and thermostat but it still gets hot quick.

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Marvin

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• Posted on Feb 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 ford escourt overheating. changed waterpump

You have combustion gases getting into the cooling system, that much is sure, if u didn't have the headed for poss warp-age then a new head gasket will leak, these heads warp really bad, we always have them trued up or we won't guarantee the job.

SOURCE: Oil light flashing, last oil change 7 wks ago

I belive they didn't reset the oil light timer. I belive the sequence is 1. key on (not acc with engine off)
2. step on the brake pedal 5 times within 10 seconds. 3. key off. 4. start car. 5. check if the light went out. you may have to try it a few times to get it.

SOURCE: I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee losing antifreeze no leaks.

good point there is a good chance this has a cracked head

SOURCE: remove/replace radiator--1997 pontiac grand am

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION
Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.
A cross-flow radiator is used on most models. The radiators used on automatic transaxle models are equipped with oil coolers with inlet and outlet fittings for transmission fluid circulation. An aluminum-plastic radiator can be identified by the black plastic side tanks and aluminum radiator.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
3. If necessary for access to the radiator, remove the air intake duct assembly or air cleaner assembly.
4. On automatic transaxles, disconnect and plug the upper oil cooler line.
5. Disconnect the engine strut brace at the radiator, loosen the engine side bolt and swing aside, if equipped.
6. Matchmark and remove the hood latch from the radiator support.
7. Detach the upper hose and coolant reserve tank hose from the radiator.
8. Disconnect the forward light harness and fan wiring. Remove the electric cooling fan. On some models this may not be able to be removed unless the front end of the vehicle is raised and supported.
9. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
10. Remove the engine cooling fan if not yet done.
11. If equipped, remove the splash panel below the radiator outlet hose. Detach the lower hose from the radiator.
12. If equipped, disconnect and plug the lower oil cooler line.
13. Carefully lower the vehicle.
14. If equipped with air conditioning, remove the radiator to condenser bolts. Unbolt the refrigerant line clamp. Do not disconnect the lines.
15. Remove the mounting bolts and clamp, then the shroud (if equipped) and carefully lift the radiator out of the engine compartment.

1. Lower the radiator into position.
2. Install the mounting clamps and bolts, including those associated with air conditioning parts.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. If equipped, attach the automatic transaxle cooler lines.
5. Connect the lower hose(s) and attach the splash shield if equipped.

1. Carefully lower the vehicle.
2. If not already done, install the electric cooling fan, then attach the electrical connector(s).
3. Connect the upper hose and coolant reserve tank hose.
4. Install the hood latch and strut brace.
5. Fill the system with coolant.
6. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine. Run the vehicle until the thermostat opens, fill the radiator and recovery tank to their correct levels, then check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
7. Turn the engine OFF , then once the vehicle has cooled, recheck the coolant level.