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1995 Toyota Tercel Overheating

Tiny
CHWEQA
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  • 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 115,000 MILES
My car is overheating. The temperature gage lights up and water and coolant must be added. This car has never been tuned up to my knowledge. I bought it when it had just under 20,000 miles on it. The car is very basic. Roll up windows, no stereo or radio, 4 speed manual transmission, a/c and heater. I am going to be commuting to school 120 miles three days per week. What do you recommend I do as a preventative measure? I do have the oil changed about every 5,000 miles. What kind of tune up or maintenace would you recommend?

Thank you for your time and expertise. Best
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 AT 3:22 PM

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Tiny
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By what your saying, I would do plugs, wires, change thermostat, check engine coolant temperature sensor, and for good measure, have the radiator boiled out/cleaned. Maybe even a new radiator cap. All these things should stop your car from over heating and save a little gas too, one more thing, change your airfilter.
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 AT 3:42 PM

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