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NBWHITE
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I have a 97 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L 59,689 all it is doing is blowing out cold air when I turn on the heater, and its also overheating as a result of using too much energy to keep the engine going what do you think might be the problem? I am putting antifreeze in every few days.
Nov 7, 2007 at 10:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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For a start try replacing the thermostat and bleed the cooling system. See below

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks.
Nov 8, 2007 at 3:48 AM
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