1999 Toyota Van over heating

1999 TOYOTA VAN
973,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAKE.WILLIAMS
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when my toyota lucida vans traverling it will worm up, the gage will go from normal 2hot but no hot steam,but if I move switch from cool level 2 half way the tempurture will drop back 2 normal,if I keep driving with the gage as ease I can keep driving 400kms with no problem at all I give up,can u please help me with my problem thank u so much.
Apr 2, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Has the cooling system been serviced? At that mileage you should be on at least your second thermostat.The t-stat could be partially stuck, not allowing full flow.This is a cheap easy place to start.Also look for any leaks, if the cooling system cant hold pressure it will run hot
Apr 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM
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