engine running hot....

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MICHELLE1212
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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse::81,000 miles::
**Every time I come to a stop, my car slowly starts to overheat and the temperature gauge rises all the way past the H. BUT, when i accelerate the gauge goes back down to normal. I notice it a lot when im at a drive-thru or at a stoplight, but nothing can make it go back down except accelerating. I checked the water level and everything is fine. I don't know a whole lot about cars but i know that it cant be good when your car runs hot. I'd appreciate the help so much!! Thanks! :)
Apr 24, 2007 at 10:21 AM
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[quote:0a88cd2be2="michelle1212"]2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse::81,000 miles::
**Everytime I come to a stop, my car slowly starts to overheat and the temperature gauge rises all the way past the H. BUT, when i accelerate the gauge goes back down to normal. I notice it alot when im at a drive-thru or at a stoplight, but nothing can make it go back down except accelerating. I checked the water level and everything is fine. I dont know a whole lot about cars but i know that it cant be good when your car runs hot. I'd appreciate the help sooooooooo much!! Thanks! :)[/quote:0a88cd2be2]

Have the thermostat check
Apr 25, 2007 at 6:01 AM
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