1997 Pontiac Sunfire runs warm not hot yet

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TTHEJACKAL01
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a 1997 pontiac sunfire se 2.2L 4 door.It has a new waterpump,hoses,coolant,cap,radiator,belt and no leaks under pressure test.It runs close to the yellow bar on temp gauge when in town and at idle but,runs normal on the highway.It also has a new fan and relays.It has yet to run hot but,it's close at low speeds.It circulates water fine and it appears fine until in the city and at idle for a time.
Feb 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
do the fans run when it starts to warm up? Also, have you replaced the thermostat?

Joe
Feb 20, 2009 at 7:36 PM
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