The temperature gauge start to rise when in.

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE STRATUS
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The temperature gauge start to rise when in traffic and AC is ON, but doesn`t rise above the middle when ride on smooth road or when it`s raining, bubbles in the reservoir, I have drained the water in the radiator since I noticed that the water has brownish color and was replaced with anti-freeze and water. But the temp gauge still rise which means my car overheat. Pls what can I do to solve this problem.
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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 2:38 PM

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Tiny
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If it's not on h then it's not overheating, make sure system is full and have pressure checked for internal leaks.
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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:26 PM
Tiny
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Engine run smooth when AC is not ON, I have checked for any leakages but no leakages, the 2 radiator fan blow well, but what I noticed was that the water reservoir always filled to the hot level when AC is ON. Even thou coolant was added. The temperature gauge start increasing if I stay for about 20 mins in traffic.
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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:39 PM
Tiny
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How can I check for internal leaks?
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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 3:41 PM
Tiny
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You need a pressure tool try an auto parts see if they rent one.
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Monday, January 7th, 2013 AT 5:54 PM

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