WaNtEd_CoRsA
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Registered: 4th Mar 03
Location: Wakefield
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can ya help!
When my mate drives round for a bit and car warms up
the temp gauge on the right goes towards 100 nr red
does he need some anti freeze and water??
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Gambit
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Registered: 5th Jun 00
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does it ever go into the red though?
check the water level yourself & see if it needs water
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WaNtEd_CoRsA
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Registered: 4th Mar 03
Location: Wakefield
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no we will check it when it cool down!
is it best to but some anti freeze in??
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leafgreencorsa
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Registered: 5th Aug 02
Location: Somerset/Wilts Border
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Is the expansion tank up to the "cold" or "Kalt" mark when the engine is cold ? If not then top up. Should have antifreeze in all year round to stop corrosion as well as prevent freezing in the winter. Very high levels of antifreeze (like if you fill the system with neat stuff instead of diluting it) will make cooling less efficient but whether it would cause this I would doubt. If the coolant level in the tank is ok then check:
Thermostat (may not be opening fully) - may notice the engine getting very hot but not the rad top hose.
Partly blocked/restricted radiator
Inefficient water pump or slipping drive belt
Hope this will help.
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WaNtEd_CoRsA
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cheers leafgreen
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finch1
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Location: WREXHAM
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i have this problem when stuck in traffic due to not having a grille on my car. i have a carlton delta evo front bumper which restricts the airflow to my radiator
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J da Silva
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Registered: 10th Apr 03
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it shouldnt get to the red,the fans should kick in at 98 degrees and 2nd fan at 104degrees,mine blew the head coz of the fans failin
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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also its not advisable to just stick in antifreeze - ur better to drain the system; flush it out and then use new antifreeze with water as suggested in the correct parts etc on the bottle - try not to mix one type of antifreeze with another
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