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Why does my car run above 200F? It is not low on.

Tiny
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  • 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
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Why does my car run above 200F? It is not low on water, has no leaks.
Friday, October 26th, 2012 AT 4:31 PM

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Tiny
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I haven't looked at your thermostat rating, but, I don't consider 200 degrees F to be overheating? I'll take closer look at your vehicle specs.
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Friday, October 26th, 2012 AT 4:35 PM
Tiny
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It shows 180 degree thermostat in the partsbook. Your low speed cooling fan doesn't turn on till about 223 degrees F. I don't consider 200F overheating.
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Friday, October 26th, 2012 AT 4:51 PM

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