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Mr 5 0 · 07-23-2002, 04:52 PM

If it heated up slowly while in traffic than you probably need a new clutch/fan.

They only work at idle and low rpm's so if the clutch fluid has leaked and it's running sluggish you'll slowly heat up while sitting in traffic on a real hot day.

Other items to consider:

A 20/80 water/antifreeze mix is recommended and of course a check of the entire cooling system may be in order. Replace the radiator cap if it's more than a few years old and do a flush and refill if you haven't done so recently.

07-23-2002, 04:52 PM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Hot under the hood If it heated up slowly while in traffic than you probably need a new clutch/fan. They only work at idle and low rpm's so if the clutch fluid has leaked and it's running sluggish you'll slowly heat up while sitting in traffic on a real hot day. Other items to consider: A 20/80 water/antifreeze mix is recommended and of course a check of the entire cooling system may be in order. Replace the radiator cap if it's more than a few years old and do a flush and refill if you haven't done so recently.