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Any idea how to do that? The mechs that replaced the thermostat and the pump said they bled the system twice. Then they told me to check on the coolant level once I got home and the engine was cool again. So this morning I popped the hood and the coolant tank is actually overfull (above the MAX line while cold). They seemed to indicate that you bleed the system by driving it. I've driven it a couple times since then (to and from work - short trip) and still the same thing (apparent fast rise in temperature), and an overfull coolant tank.
Don't get me wrong, I don't doubt you. It certainly seems to make sense. Does that mean that air in the system prevents the pump and/or thermostat from functioning properly? Would that also mean that the temperature reading I am getting is misleading and the engine is not running as hot as it seems? (Especially in the extreme cold spell we are under right now?) Where exactly does the temp gauge take it's readings from?
I have serious concerns about any possible damage due to overheating. I like my Contour!
Thanks,
Mark
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