Lately my temp gauge has been flirting with the red (high) zone. So far the fluids are ok. Both fans are working. Do anyone has some intel before i make that visit to the dealer er? Its an 02

 

i'd start with flushing the radiator and replacing the thermostat. does it only get hot while idling or does the car stay cool while moving?

 

It gets hot while driving and while idling. And it stays near the red bar. Doesnt actually hit it but its up there. I will try that thanks

 

Sure sounds like a defective thermostat to me too.

 

If your going to change the thermostat then flush the system use a mixture of 50 % distiller water and white vinegar . Run engine till hot. Wait for it to cool then flush out vinegar and water mixture with more distilled water . Its cheap any supermarket sells it by the gallon for about 1.50. I use a product called Engine Ice as my year round antifreeze . It cost abouy 20.00 a 1/2 gallon. It comes all ready pre mixed . It really works great . Do a google search for engine ice . It contains no phosphates or silicates . Is reccomended for all aluminum engines and radiator parts . Wont hurt seals of gaskets and the most important thing. ThE ENGINE WILL RUN MUCH COOLER.

My two cents

Buddy

 

Ok then now im convinced its the thermo and flush. So tomorrow it gets done. And someone else touched me with the engine ice too so thats a go also. Thanks I will post the results.

 

Can anyone post or pm me the location of the thermo? Or post some pics or how to change it? Thanks

 

yeah, ill edit with pics

 

 

Thanks for the pic

 

+1 Habious, got to be the thermostat!

 

Hooray cl rocks again. It was the thermostat. I did the vinegar flush then changed the thermo. It took about an 1/2 hour. Removed the air-intake and it was smooth sailing. Thanks to everyone.

 

Glad to see it was a simple fix.

 

Brah,
I think there's a spec of dust upper right in the photo....