Engine overheating while idling

Tiny
RICHN979
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 4 CYL
  • 109,000 MILES
I just replaced my thermostat and my car runs fine the temperature gauge is just a little higher than usual almost to the middle. It rises to the middle when I am stopped idling for over ten minutes then it will go down once I drive. It did not use to do this.
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 AT 9:38 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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More then likely you got a thermostat that has a higher temp opening point or you have an air pocket in the cooling system.

Let's double check the part number that you have and make sure it is correct.

Here is a guide that will help others with replacing the thermostat if you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Also, here is a guide on how we need to flush the system and make sure it is filled so there are no air pockets:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

If all you did was replace the thermostat and this is happening, the only other possible cause is a faulty new thermostat.

Please see below for the process out of the manual as well.

So let's run through this material and go from there. Let us know what you find. Thanks
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