1998 DODGE STRATUS
17,000 MILES
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MUFTEEH
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the temperature gauge start to rise when in traffic and AC is ON, but doesn`t rise above the middle when ride on smooth road or when it`s raining, bubbles in the reservoir, I have drained the water in the radiator since I noticed that the water has brownish color and was replaced with anti-freeze and water.But the temp gauge still rise which means my car overheat. pls what can I do to solve this problem?.
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Jan 7, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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HMAC300
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if it's not on h then it's not overheating,make sure system is full and have pressure checked for internal leaks.
Jan 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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MUFTEEH
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Engine run smooth when AC is not ON, I have checked for any leakages but no leakages, the 2 radiator fan blow well, but what I noticed was that the water reservoir always filled to the hot level when AC is ON. Even thou coolant was added. the temperature gauge start increasing if I stay for about 20 mins in traffic.
Jan 7, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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MUFTEEH
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how can I check for internal leaks?
Jan 7, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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HMAC300
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you need a pressure tool try an auto parts see if they rent one.
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM