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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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My car has plenty of water in it and the heater works fine. It's been cooler than normal around here (mid 40s - low 50s). I've noticed a couple times even after 20 minutes of freeway driving my car is only up to 2 bars. And it occasionally flickers to 3 bars then goes back to 2. Eventually it will get to 3 bars.

I'm thinking my thermostat has failed open. Opinions?

-Ry
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Possible.. Change the coolant lately? Air pockets like to hide
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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no coolant but about a month ago I did find the overflow empty but the radiator seemed full. I'll crack the bleeder and see if I find some air.

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Did you get it fixed? If so, what was the problem?
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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air in the lines.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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That's cuz I'm the pimpest and called it
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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