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Question posted by ashlikiddoo on December 22nd, 2012

Overheating. New Thermostat

my car overheats mainly when ideling. thermostat is new. when it starts to overheat if i turn heater on or accelerate it slowly cools off. it doesnt seem to be leaking any fluids. im supposed to make a 15 hour trip today wondering if its safe?

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