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Old 10-31-2006 | 12:18 AM
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I have a 2000, alero....the temp gauge reads midway all the time except when i'm in traffic it tends to go a lil over....i go to change the thermo and come to find out there isnt any...how is this possible?!?!...I also bought a brandnew thermo and tried to put it in but it wont fit....any guesses????
 
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Old 10-31-2006 | 12:59 AM
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Remember that the thermostat's job is to stay closed until theengine is warm....in other words, it makes the engine warm up faster. The engine will still warm up without a thermostat. Obviously,the problem issomewhere else in the system.


I'd try getting a power flush of the system. In particular, the radiator. And I'm talking professional. Not that Prestone "flush in a can" stuff.


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Old 10-31-2006 | 09:01 AM
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Thanks Much...i will keep you updated
 
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Old 10-31-2006 | 05:51 PM
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I just reread your first post. What you call "a lil over" midway is NOT overheating....but a flush would be well advised anyway.


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Old 10-31-2006 | 06:24 PM
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I when i first purchased the car in august, i got a coolant flush is that sufficient? or should i get the whole system done?





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Old 10-31-2006 | 08:24 PM
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Power flush or drain and refil? If it was power flushed, that should do ya. Pop in the thermostat and see what happens.


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Old 10-31-2006 | 10:41 PM
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MY FIRST THOUGHT IS WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE THERMOSTADT?? NEXT EXACTLY HOW MUCH TEMPERATURE ARE YOU EXPERIENCING? WHAT ENGINE DO YOU HAVE?? HOW MANY MILES ON THE CAR ??
 
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Old 11-01-2006 | 12:36 AM
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2.4 L...2000 alero....69k miles.....thermostat on the rightside of the engine
 
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Old 11-01-2006 | 12:37 AM
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also....it is not "overheating"....it is running hot....it never goes under midway and never over 3/4 hot





thanks for all the support
 
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Old 11-01-2006 | 01:02 AM
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00,


Put in that new thermostat. If it stays in that range, you are ok.


ilike,


Your CapsLock is still stuck.


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