I really didn't think there was a problem per say. I was just commenting on how hot 95C is in farenheight (sp). My problem WAS the car would not get above 60c, regardless of what type of driving. The air from the vents was luke warm, and the radiator was only warm to the touch. So the engine was running too cool. Also, my fuel economy was in the very low 20's. I presented this problem to the "collective" here and everyone said it was the thermostat. I changed it and all my problems went away. The radiator on this car has been replaced, it doesn't look too old. Again, I didn't realize that there may be a new problem. Since redline is just above 120 C, I figure 90-95C is fine. Nothing is leaking, my coolant level is fine. Even when I am driving 75 mph, the temp stays on 95C.

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