I changed the thermostat but still have the same problem ...
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Roy Belding
278 days ago
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Roy Belding
278 days ago
Good morning
Is the cooling fan operating when it is idle?
Does the engine cool down when you are driving?
Roy
Customer
278 days ago
cooling fan operate when idlingNop it doesn’tThe engine gets hot and hotter when you are driving
Roy Belding
278 days ago
OK, thank you.
This sounds like you have a clogged radiator that is not circulating the coolant freely. You should consider having the system power flushed with a machine that uses acids to break up the dirt and debris.
Roy
Customer
278 days ago
Okay. Thanks. I’ll try that
Roy Belding
278 days ago
You are welcome
Stay safe
Roy
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I changed the thermostat but still have the same problem When i idle the car the temperature gauge goes higher after 5 to 10 mins. ...
I changed the thermostat but still have the same problem When i idle the car the temperature gauge goes higher after 5 to 10 mins.