Radiator

Tiny
JERMAINE35
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  • 2000 INFINITI I30
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Just put a new radiator in and the car temp still going all the up
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
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You didn't say under what conditions this occurs so my best recommendation is to have a chemical test performed at the radiator for a leaking cylinder head gasket. That involves drawing air from the radiator through a glass cylinder with two chambers partially-filled with a special dark blue liquid. If combustion gases are present, the liquid will turn bright yellow. Those gases can pool under the thermostat and prevent it from opening. Thermostats have to be hit with hot liquid. Hot air won't do it.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 AT 9:32 PM

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