Cooling System

MAZDA MPV
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DBLENKIN
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1993 Mazda MPV, mileage: 125,000 km, engine size: 3.0 V6
I am wondering why the radiator bubbles or boils when the temperature gauge is almost normal. The radiator is under 3 years old and this is a recent occurrence that continues to happen every time I use the van.
Sep 5, 2007 at 4:49 PM
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[quote:9057422dc7="DBlenkin"]1993 Mazda MPV, mileage: 125,000 km, engine size: 3.0 V6
I am wondering why the radiator bubbles or boils when the temperature gauge is almost normal. The radiator is under 3 years old and this is a recent occurrence that continues to happen every time I use the van.[/quote:9057422dc7]

You're overheating-won't hurt to check the thermostat and radiator cap for a start.
Sep 5, 2007 at 4:56 PM
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