Engine running hot

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JCOOK
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Mazda Protege, 2001, 126,000 miles, automatic

The engine runs hot when on the interstate (running around 70 mph or more), but is fine when city driving. Do you have any idea why this is or how I can identify the problem since it doesn't occur all the time?

Replaced the radiator last year - it was corroded. Haven't tried any repairs yet for the hot engine problem.
Sep 20, 2007 at 2:03 PM
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[quote:a9e67908c5="jcook"]Mazda Protege, 2001, 126,000 miles, automatic

The engine runs hot when on the interstate (running around 70 mph or more), but is fine when city driving. Do you have any idea why this is or how I can identify the problem since it doesn't occur all the time?

Replaced the radiator last year - it was corroded. Haven't tried any repairs yet for the hot engine problem.[/quote:a9e67908c5]

Try checking the thermostat and radiator cap for a start, then report back your findings.
Sep 20, 2007 at 5:42 PM
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