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Posted: Aug 21 2009 at 6:25pm \| IP Logged

for some reason lately when i am in traffic and i have the air on, my engine temperature goes in the red and when i put the heat on full blast it goes back to normal. this only happens when i'm in traffic. i have an 02. any advice?

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Posted: Aug 21 2009 at 8:11pm \| IP Logged

Thermostat ?? Fan clutch???? May want to try cleaning the rad and cond with garden hose-spray from engine compartment out to front.Belt tight???Antifreeze set to -30 ,if too concentrated, will cause over heating.

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Posted: Aug 22 2009 at 5:51pm \| IP Logged

thanks for the advice. i appreciate it.

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