Q: Car temp rises when ac is on
My car was running great, even on hot days. Then one day I was going to work and it was 105 f outside and I got to work and I heard a lot of bubbles from the coolant overflow and it's caused coolant to flow out of the car. Filled it up next morning, let it bubble out and everything but same problem persists. The car goes over normal temp when ac is on sepciafally but not when the ac is off. And temp goes up a little faster especially when ac is on and idling. Changed the radiator, radiator cap month ago, thermostat 2 months ago , and it's all brand new coolant. The fans go on normally but they don't seem to help. Driving at night even when it's colder, same problem persists. Thank you and please help.
My car has 233000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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