Why does my Pontiac grand prix 01 run hot going up hills?

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Asked by corrigan Aug 26, 2014 at 03:54 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've looked at the whole cooling system n nothing is wrong. Car runs normal other wise.

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Check levels in radiator when cold. I went thru years of refilling overflow tank because of a leak around thermostat due to hairline cracks in plastic fittings. Very easy to replace yourself.

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