Over heat

Tiny
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My car temperature gauge goes up when stopping at traffic jam
Saturday, March 12th, 2016 AT 3:27 PM

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Tiny
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ASSUMING YOUR COOLANT LEVEL IS GOOD.

ARE THE COOLING FANS RUNNING WHEN THE GAUGE IS GOING UP?

YOU CAN CHECK THIS BY DRIVING AROUND THE BLOCK A FEW TIMES THEN LETTING IT RUN IN YOUR DRIVEWAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE RUNNING.

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Saturday, March 12th, 2016 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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Yes they are runing
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Saturday, March 12th, 2016 AT 5:15 PM
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Checked for blocked radiator, and check sufficient air flow through radiator as well, you may have a blocked core internally or externally, start here.
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Sunday, March 13th, 2016 AT 12:01 AM

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