My Mustang is running hot but not loosing water

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD MUSTANG
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My Mustang is running hot but not loosing water. I'm thinking thermostat is sticking?
Monday, December 31st, 2012 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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OTHER POSSIBILITIES ARE

(MECHANICAL FAN) CLUTCH GOING BAD

(ELECTRIC) NOT RUNNING OR INTERMITTENT SEVERAL POSSIBLE REASONS

RADIATOR HOSES SQUISHY AND SUCKING FLAT WTH RPMs

COOLANT NASTIFIED---CHANGE IT

HEAD GASKET---HAVE CHEMICALLY TESTED

RADIATOR FINS STOPPED UP OR HEAVILY RESTRICTED

IF IT'S BEEN FOREVER----THE THERMOSTAT IS A GOOD MOVE, IF NOT ONLY FOR A POSSIBLE FIX----BUT WILL BE GOOD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ANYWAY

KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS

THE MEDIC
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