1985 Other Suzuki Models Car gets hot

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MAKB33
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Engine Cooling problem
1985 Other Suzuki Models Front Wheel Drive Manual 45000 miles

sir
my car heatup needle picks 1 3rd which i think is not normal i cleaned my rediator and done whatever is possibe and the mechani says its ok drive.
May 17, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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HI there,

The radiator may need a core clean out, a back flush will not do the job, check that the thermostat is working and check the pressure cap is OK with a pressure tester, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
May 17, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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