Q: 2001 mitsubishi galant 4cyl. running hot at idle only. prior have replaced water pump, radiator, temp. gauge, coolant overflow. St
Car running hot on idle. replaced: water pump, radiator, temp. gauge, coolant overflow and one engine seal(round coin looking seal). still running hot
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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