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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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have you replaced the t-stat????
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
have you replaced the t-stat????
winner.
seems like its stuck.
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 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?
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 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
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Be sure to burp your system when you are done too.
Old Aug 31, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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make sure you get good antifreeze too
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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alright i will do it today



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