Bad thermostat could cause overheating; would the problem get better at higher engine/vehicle speeds -- I don't know. Radiator should be full enough that the coolant level is just below the neck of the place the radiator cap screws on. The inside plates/fins should be covered.

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"Buster" in the '95

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