Is there a problem with my 2005 Chevy Impala?

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What happens if your car radiator is too hot?

If the engine is too hot, the thermostat will open to allow the flow of coolant into the radiator. The radiator will then cool it down before it is pumped back through the engine block by the water pump.

What to do if your car heater is not working?

If your car is overheating and/or your heater is not working, it should be inspected and diagnosed as soon as possible to avoid causing damage to the engine and the inconvenience of operating the car under this condition. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.

What happens when you replace the actuator on an Impala?

Disconnect the battery before you install. The actuators go through a self learn thing when you reconnect the battery. That’s when it learns when stop is STOP. I replaced driver side it was fine for a day or 2 then started doing it again and its much louder now!

Where is the hot / cold blend actuator on an Impala?

The hot/cold blend door actuator is above the right side of the hump, exactly opposite the one on the driver’s side. The recirc actuator is behind the right side of the glove box. These 3 (2 hot/colds and 1 recirc) are all the same part number.

Why do I keep clicking on my Impala?

You might try turning the key to ON, and turning the heat on, and then play with the controls (vent selector, hot/cold knobs, and recirc button) and see if you can affect the clicking. That may help you pinpoint the culprit.

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What kind of fuel economy does a Chevy Impala have?

Good fuel economy for a full size vehicle. 29 highway 19 city. Minimal rust on a car driven in winters in the Northeast. the car is a beauty, and it can run smoothly, but theres one problem, the heater fan squeales alot. Car has worked like a jewel.

Which is the best Chevy Impala to buy?

Ignition switch is tricky, traction is out. My 05 Impala has been the best car. It has only needed minor maintenance in the 5 years I’ve owned it. It is super spacious and has tons of trunk space. Handles great. It’s only persistent issues are my ignition hangs up sometimes, and the traction part went out, but that part doesn’t affect anything.

What causes the head gasket on a Chevy Impala to misfire?

Many times, people replacing the intake gasket or even doing a head gasket, end up getting these pushrods switched around. This causes an awful misfire condition and will usually have some odd noise as well. If you attempt a repair like this please keep everything where you’ll know how it goes back.

Where is the coolant leak on a Chevy Impala?

This is the most common place to see a coolant leak on these vehicles. After getting the car in the air to do some diagnosing, I saw right away that it had the ‘usual’ leak in the back corner of the rear cylinder head.

Can a head gasket cause a V6 engine to overheat?

I had this job about a week ago and thought it would make a good article. I’ve done many head gaskets over the years, and it becomes kind of a no brainer for me, but this is a common problem on the V6 engines so it deserves some recognition.

Where does the head gasket leak on a Chevy Impala?

I’ve done many head gaskets over the years, and it becomes kind of a no brainer for me, but this is a common problem on the V6 engines so it deserves some recognition. The main problem on these engines when they do have a head gasket leak, is that they will normally leak at the back corner of the rear head.