1994 Lincoln Mark VIII engine coolant

1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII
139,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPRDOG
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the temp gauge on my mark 8 pegged on me the other day. now the last 2 times ive gottebn into it it overheated.its not loosing any coolant the heater isnt working, sometimes i can drive 2miles and itll get hot,the laST 2 TIMES IT LET ME GO 10 MILES OR SO ,WHAT HOULD I BE CHECKING
Mar 15, 2008 at 11:41 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check for a bad thermostat, feel upper radiator hose, does it get hot? When was the last flush and fill? Coolant does loose it capabilties after a few years! Also check the cooling fan operation...
Mar 15, 2008 at 11:43 AM
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