1995 Dodge Stealth Let Car Warm Least 15 20 Min Heater Blows Cold Until Start

1995 DODGE STEALTH
190,000 MILES
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i let the car warm up for at least 15/20 min. and the heater blows cold until i start driving and the temp gauge is showing that the car is about to overheat when it idles but goes back down when i drive. could it be the heather core?
Feb 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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You may have a restricted heater core or air pockets in the system. I would try flushing out the heater core with a garden hose under pressure.
Feb 13, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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