Hot coolant

Tiny
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My 2007 Sky Redline coollant temp goes up to 132 degrees when I first start driving it on cold days. Fan runs, but temp rises from 210 to 235 before cooling down to 201. Is this a sticking thermostat? Doesn't happen on warm days.
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
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That is the first thing I would check. Also, make sure the coolant is strong enough that it doesn't freeze below 32°F.
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 8:49 PM
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Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. Will replace thermostat
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 4:53 PM
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I think that is a cheap and good place to start. Something tells me it is sticking.
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 12:03 AM

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