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Old 08-25-2016, 12:37 PM   #10
san rensho
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour View Post
Both fans are blowing full blast, and my coolant level is between the min and max lines. I'm also using a low temp thermostat.

Any idea why my temp gauge is past the 0 in the 180?
I have the same problem. After replacing the waterpump and after vacuum purging the coolant, once the temp reaches operating temp, if I let the car idle, it never cools down, the fans wont shut off and the temp creeps up past the second white line, past the 0 on 180 at which point I shut the motor off.

I guess I'll try cleaning the rads.

Would a bad thermo cause this? I would think that if it sticks closed, the motor will just overheat.

As long as I am driving or as long as I bump the idle up while not moving, the temp will go down.
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