2001 Kia Carens Car Runs Hot On Motorway 70 Mph Drop Down 50 60 Temp Drops 3 4

2001 KIA CARENS
90,000 MILES
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car runs hot on motorway at 70 mph drop down to 50/60 temp drops to 3/4, bottom of rad is cool but top is very hot
Dec 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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Check the thermostat. Check radiator for clogging.
Dec 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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