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Old 08-29-2008, 09:28 PM
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have you replaced the t-stat????
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
have you replaced the t-stat????
winner.
seems like its stuck.
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:37 PM
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If your car runs at that temp it will pretty much boil the antifreeze and you will lose some. My car did it to for awhile when my elec fan would kick off do to the breaker being to small during the 100+ degreee weather everyday.
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Old 08-30-2008, 12:54 PM
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yea its pretty hot here in wildomar is there anything i can do to fix that?
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Old 08-30-2008, 03:01 PM
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Like Mjr said change the thermostat, make sure you coolant lever is toped off then maybe try some of Royal Purple's Purple Ice.
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Old 08-31-2008, 12:21 PM
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alright so should i flush my radiator and start all over or just add some purple ice to it.
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Old 08-31-2008, 02:20 PM
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also when changing your t-stat put a 180* in there and yes flush the WHOLE SYSTEM while your at it
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Old 08-31-2008, 06:23 PM
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Be sure to burp your system when you are done too.
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Old 08-31-2008, 08:41 PM
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make sure you get good antifreeze too
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Old 09-01-2008, 12:24 PM
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alright i will do it today
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