Radiator/temperature

1991 OLDSMOBILE 98
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OPIE BENNETT
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I just replaces my radiator and filled the fluids how I was told making sure the air is out, but my cars temperature goes to 220-230 then drops to 199.
Mar 9, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

That is normal. When you include anti freeze in your cooling system it ups the boiling point of just water past 212 degrees. I have included the cooling system specs for your car in the diagrams down below.

Thanks,
Alex
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Mar 9, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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