engine very hot???

1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
126,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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02BANSHEE02
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if i have the car running for a little bit even just 2 go 2-3 km up the road and i open the hood the hood proper that holds the hood up is so hot it can almost burns my hand but my heat gauge in the car runs under half and it doesnt over heat
Jun 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be overheating and you're not aware off-try checking the thermostat and coolant temperature sensor for starter
Jun 8, 2011 at 10:50 PM
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02BANSHEE02
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at some parts of the day or night i am driving for a hour or longer so my car is not overheating go anything else i can check
Jun 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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