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Originally Posted by crayii2
Problem seems to be when my car is running but sitting still, it begins to get hot
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What do you mean by "begins to get hot"? Mine will run with the needle at the half mark. Does yours get higher than that? Does it get to the red? Does it start to run with reduced power?
Could be a head gasket on its way out - that's what mine did, and never got to the red. Check the inside of the oil cap for cream colored goop. If you suspect this, get a $50 block tester from NAPA and check for combustion gases in the coolant.
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Originally Posted by crayii2
I noticed that my cooling fans where not running at full speed when idleing in my driveway. Once I start the car, after a few seconds the fans kick into high gear for a few seconds and then they go completely off.
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Seriously, they kick on after a few seconds? Regardless of where the temp gauge is? They really run for only a few seconds? Does the coolant cool down? Do you have a scanner that will give you the actual coolant readout?
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Originally Posted by crayii2
I do know that after driving for 2 hours straight and I stop, they should be running at full speed.
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Depends on the driving. As you say, highway speeds do improve airflow through the radiator.
Cooling system problems have to be addressed by the basics. Has it been worked on lately? Was it bled properly? Is the radiator / condensor free of any dirt blocking it?