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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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What would be the first thing to replace when over heating when a/c is cut on?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Actually overheating or just runing hotter?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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oops.. yeah running hot. Sorry.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Default RE: first thing to replace when over heating?
When i turn on the A/C it gets to the L in normal which makes me very uncomfortable.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Default RE: first thing to replace when over heating?
1st...check your coolant level...if it is low...fill it up and pressure check it and look for leaks
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By how much. It is normal for the engine to run a lil hotter than normal w/ the a/c on espesially on a hot day. If you're really concerned w/ it you could drop in a 180* stat.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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ok thanks. Well if the coolant hasnt been changed in a while would that make it hot? I just got this car like a month ago.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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also...if it went over 240*...change the thermostat
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Open the cap when it's cool and see what the radiator tubes inside look like. Also check to be sure the rad/condensor are free from debris
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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normal for it to run a little hotter with a/c
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