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Mitsubishi showgun 1998 GLS lwb auto 2.8

Tiny
ZUKE
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 14,600,000 MILES
I have a problem with my jeep overheating when it is ticking over or going short distances it is fine but if I had to go on to a moterway for about 20min and then come off the tep gauge would go to red I would have to pullover an let it cool down. One time it imobilised its self has it got self bleeding. What could be causeing it.
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 1:42 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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The cooling system is inefficient and probable causes are :

1. Thermostat not opening sufficiently.
2. Clogged radiator.
3. Restricted coolant passage.
4. Weak water pump.
5. Insufficient coolant.
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