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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 05:48 AM
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where i live there is no stop and go traffic. I'm considering just going back to a factory radiator unless someone has a big aluminum radiator that actually works normally
big aluminum isn't the right wording. I mean just a regular aluminualum radiator that operates like a factory radiator.
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 07:23 AM
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big aluminum isn't the right wording. I mean just a regular aluminualum radiator that operates like a factory radiator.
One thing to consider — even with an OEM radiator and no thermostat, the engine may still run too cold (which is bad for early-morning starts). Maybe, check that thermostat first.
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 07:38 AM
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After reading your guys responses. My course of action is first check/replace thermostat, figure out why fans are always running, then if I'm still having issues go back to oem parts like god intended
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 08:25 AM
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After reading your guys responses. My course of action is first check/replace thermostat, figure out why fans are always running, then if I'm still having issues go back to oem parts like god intended
Good luck! I hope the thermostat solves the problems. A whole lot cheaper than new fans and a radiator.
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 09:39 AM
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Take it you have bleed the radiator via inlet manifold bleed nipples also best to raise front of car
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