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We just changed the radiator water of a Saturn View 2003 and now the car is overheating. Is there a Bleeder Plug on this car?

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I am not one hundred percent positive there is one but look near the thermostat housing and see if there is a metal tube coming off of it on the tube you will see a small bleeder screw possibly 8mm. Open the screw and start the car with the heater on high watch for solid water to come out of the screw.

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