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2000 Lincoln LS Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Bubbles, Runs hot.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on September 15, 2011

Why is my car still running hot?

I recently bought this car and the water reservuare had cracks in it so i replaced it.... the water in the resevuare bubbles after about 10 minutes and the car runs hot....it dosent smoke at all....
Avatar Asked by rollin19

Answer

Replied on September 16, 2011

If it is running hot, check to make sure the thermostat is good and working, the radiator isn't plugging, and make sure neither of the radiator hoses are collapsing when it gets hot.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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