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The engine is getting warm but not overheating?

Tiny
BOBBY HOG
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  • 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
Changed water pump about a year ago, and just about two weeks ago changed temperature Sencer and thermostat. The gauge is jumping like it was getting a surge. And the temperature was not getting very warm or no heat. Now it is going about 3/4 of the way up and as I get about 30 miles into a trip it goes to the mark on the gauge close to hot. I have been thinking about putting a mechanical gauge on it also. Any idea what’s going on would help? This is my work car to help save gas.
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 AT 12:44 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The idea that it surges, and you have little heat, my first suspects are either it is low on coolant or there is still air in the cooling system.

I just checked the procedure for bleeding, and it seems I may be correct. There is a technical service bulletin related to this problem.

I attached the bulletin below which is somewhat extensive for bleeding the system. Take a look through it and let me know if it helps.

Let me know.

Joe

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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 AT 8:41 PM
Tiny
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Thanks this is what I thought too. But I never found the service bulletin. Again thanks.
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 AT 2:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome. If you have a chance, could you let me know if this takes care of the issue? I'm interested in knowing.

Regardless, take care, and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 AT 6:53 PM

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