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Old 10-06-2012, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy5848 View Post
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.
Maybe a tad low but doesn't seem to be the main cause. The radiator (only checked the top) felt cold while the temp was rising. So it seems the flow is the issue.
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