1995 Toyota Tercel Overheating

1995 TOYOTA TERCEL
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHWEQA
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My car is overheating. The temperature gage lights up and water and coolant must be added. This car has never been tuned up to my knowledge. I bought it when it had just under 20,000 miles on it. The car is very basic. Roll up windows, no stereo or radio, 4 speed manual transmission, a/c and heater. I am going to be commuting to school 120 miles three days per week. What do you recommend I do as a preventative measure? I do have the oil changed about every 5,000 miles. What kind of tune up or maintenace would you recommend?

Thank you for your time and expertise. Best
May 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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by what your saying, I would do plugs, wires, change thermostat, check engine coolant temperature sensor, and for good measure , have the radiator boiled out/cleaned. maybe even a new radiator cap. all these things should stop your car from over heating and save a little gas too, one more thing, change your airfilter.
May 13, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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