my engine is running waY TOO HOT SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
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Car: 1988 firebird
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
my engine is running waY TOO HOT SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
---1988 FIREBIRD 305 TPI --- MY WATER TEMP IS READING PAST THE RED MARK ON MY GAUGE(OVER 260) I HAVE NO IDEA IN WHAT TO DO BUT I HEARD THAT IT SHOULD RUN CLOSER TO 220----THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER AND IM SCARED OF OEVER HEATING.
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From: Mesa AZ USA
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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Check to be sure the fan is running, it may have crapped out on you. It should be coming on when the temp is around 225 or so. Otherwise your thermostat may be stuck closed and not flowing coolant. I'd start there. Don't drive on it if it climbs into the red zone, you'll kill your engine.
Check to be sure the fan is running, it may have crapped out on you. It should be coming on when the temp is around 225 or so. Otherwise your thermostat may be stuck closed and not flowing coolant. I'd start there. Don't drive on it if it climbs into the red zone, you'll kill your engine.
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