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Runs hot

Tiny
KCALOHAN
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  • 2002 MAZDA B3000
  • 0.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
The temperature gauge rises when going uphill and returns to normal as soon as I am not climbing. It doesn't lose power or smell hot.
Thursday, December 24th, 2015 AT 9:17 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,757 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like the radiator is partially plugged are the fan clutch is not working. This guide will help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down this guide and report back
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Friday, December 25th, 2015 AT 4:36 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for this post I checked it out and had to replace the radiator it was plugged! All fixed I love this site.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 AT 1:47 PM

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