replaced my radiator today

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Feb 12, 2010 | 03:25 PM

tigersharkdude

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replaced my radiator today

and i have a question. my car is running a little hot now. can anybody give me some input as to why??

Feb 12, 2010 | 04:23 PM

gto400no1

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You might have some air in the system still.

Feb 12, 2010 | 06:36 PM

tigersharkdude

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tomorrow im going to try and see if thats the problem

Feb 12, 2010 | 07:22 PM

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Open the radiator cap (when car is cold), and squeeze the coolant hose to the right. That'll 'burp' the system.

Feb 13, 2010 | 08:22 AM

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You need to run the engine from cold up to hot with the rad. cap off.
That will get any air out.

Feb 13, 2010 | 11:02 AM

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^^ you said it all right there.

Feb 13, 2010 | 11:41 AM

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+1^ have some extra coolent to top it of as well

Feb 13, 2010 | 11:55 AM

tigersharkdude

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i ran the car some more today, and topped the rad fluid off. seems to be fine now.

Feb 27, 2010 | 11:13 PM

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i'm having the same problem i think i'll try that tomorrow

Feb 27, 2010 | 11:29 PM

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Another tip I've seen include parking up a hill and opening the cap to let out the air.

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