Why is my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire's engine running hotter?

I'm assuming coolant levels are correct and there are no leaks? Sounds like it's getting hotter in slow/stationary traffic? Check your cooling fan. If electric, it could have failed. If engine-driven the viscous coupling/clutch could have failed. Other problems could include the water pump. read more

If engine-driven the viscous coupling/clutch could have failed. Other problems could include the water pump. Often in more modern pumps, the impeller is plastic or aluminium, these can seperate from the spindle, which then drasticaly reduced water circulation. read more

The brakes on my pontiac sunfire 2002 grinds, and when you hit a bump it sounds like the front end is coming apart, i believe its the brake system that's causing the awful noise, its embarrassing that a new car sounds like a 1969 pontiac firebird coming down the road. read more