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Question posted by kimandtaylor29020 on February 26th, 2013

Why Its Running Hot In Bout 1 Or 2 Miles

why is it running hot so soon and its like the water is not circulating through the motor...its got a water pump put on 9 months ago

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on February 26th, 2013 10:29 AM

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sounds like a thermostat not working properly, or low on coolant

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