2001 Nissan Maxima Car Changed Thermostat Acting Fine Got On Highway Hot

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
200,000 MILES
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ALLANHAVOCJOSEPH
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My car is 2001 maxima changed thermostat was acting fine got on highway got hot , flushed radiator twice and changed fluid got on highway to test 10 min out fine started to get hot now heater working great but not drawing heat off engine there's no water in oil so the pump according to everyone is fine so what can be the issue . It's killing I've tried everything except water pump and timing I'm missing out on precious time with my kids tell me you have a simple and quick solution
Jan 19, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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cannot do that, the type of flush you need is an acid flush. the rad has to be removed and sent to a radiator shop for this type of flush

Roy
Jan 19, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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