1992 Mazda Protege Overheating

Tiny
HUGHGO
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  • 1992 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,300 MILES
I have a Mazda Protege 1992 with 162,300 miles on it. It has been a great car and recently it's been overheating but not to the point where the needle is all the way to the "H." The funny thing is that when I drive it on the street and keep it under about 45 mph it never overheats? But when I drive it on the freeway about 5-10 minutes the needle starts going up pretty fast, but never to the point where it goes all the way up? One mechanic told me it was my radiator.I then changed my radiator and the problem persisted. One mechanic told me that it was my engine, but my car runs smooth. Is there anything else I can try. A fuse maybe? Help? Or should I drive to work on the street?
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 AT 3:49 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Replace the thermostat and make sure that the cooling fans are turning on, if the radiator was not new, get it flow tested, and replace the pressure cap if not already done so. Start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, October 27th, 2008 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
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I will start from there and see what happens. Thanks!
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Monday, October 27th, 2008 AT 10:25 AM

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