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spartanic said

on 4/30/2009 There's a nice article about troubleshooting the cooling system at this site: http://www.garage411.com/CoolingSystem

ptgarcia60 said

on 4/12/2009 I'm afraid you left out a very effective tip that will drop your engine temperature without even stopping the car. This is helpful when towing trailers over the mountains or through the desert.If the temperature gauge starts to rise too high, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and crank up the fan to full speed. You will be able to bleed off quite a bit of heat and lower the needle. Sure, your passengers may get a little warm but, open the windows and it will save you from full blown radiator geyser.

takezo said

on 12/26/2008 A good, safe way to add coolant to a car is to add it to the reservoir instead of to the super hot radiator.

on 11/7/2008 thank god. how long do i wait to drive it again? about how long?

bigsound said

on 6/11/2008 Hi! Nice article! To complement it, I have written an article that could keep the inside of your car cool during warm days. It would help keep your passengers comfortable. Hope you will read it. Thanks!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/815331/how_to_make_your_car_cool.html?cat=5

bigsound said

on 6/11/2008 Hi! Nice article! To complement it, I have written an article that could keep the inside of your car cool during warm days. It would help keep your passengers comfortable. Hope you will read it. Thanks!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/815331/how_to_make_your_car_cool.html?cat=5

bigsound said

on 6/11/2008 Hi! Nice article! To complement it, I have written an article that could keep the inside of your car cool during warm days. It would help keep your passengers comfortable. Hope you will read it. Thanks!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/815331/how_to_make_your_car_cool.html?cat=5

bigsound said

on 6/11/2008 Hi! Nice article! To complement it, I have written an article that could keep the inside of your car cool during warm days. It would help keep your passengers comfortable. Hope you will read it. Thanks!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/815331/how_to_make_your_car_cool.html?cat=5

on 1/19/2007 my puntos intererers heating system is not working Iam told the wire that opens and closes the flaps has come off, how do I get into the unit to put it back on? tracy

Crimson said

on 12/13/2006 why some car need to add 100% colant?

Anonymous said

on 9/23/2006 Turn on your heater full blast, go as fast as you can, then shut off the engine. This will force air to hit the radiator.

Anonymous said

on 9/1/2006 Turn your heater on to decrease the temperature gauge (temporarily) until you get to a phone or the nearest stop. If this doesn't work, it's a more serious problem.

Anonymous said

on 6/30/2006 If you notice that the temperature gauge is approaching red, then turn the air conditioning off.

Anonymous said

on 1/18/2006 If you notice that your car is getting hot, turn your heater on full blast. This will buy you some time as the heater actually can acts like a second radiator.

Anonymous said

on 1/18/2006 Turn the heat to the hottest position and put the blower motor to it's highest speed.

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