I own a 1994 toyota pickup truck.Today I was driving(65-70 mph) in 90 degree weather with the ac on.The gauge went about 1/8" to 3/16"past middle.
The (2-row) radiator (scilla brand) is less than a year old.I just had the fan clutch replaced about two weeks ago.My radiator is full.I figure if it was my thermostat, it would either be stuck shut, which would make it run hot "soon", or stuck open which would keep it from reaching operating temp.
When I took the top off my radiator, it was running over.A "very full" radiator would not casue this problem (would it?).What about a bad radiator cap, what would be the symptoms of that?
I am planning on driving to TX (across AZ and NM-both places can get really hot) in a week.Should I just "bite the bullet" and install a (about 1" thicker) three row radiator(modine, or napa)?
What about flushing the system, adding a 30/70 mix of coolant to water, and then add a coolant additive (like water wetter)?
HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-11
15:05:49
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john l
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