by Lanny Chambers <lanny@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jan 26, 2008 at 10:48 AM
In article
<5126ae782ac3876a90cc95a5672c186e@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
"oddbod" <andreahbonser@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> We have a Mazda Xedos 2l V6. Yesterday as I was driving the temperature
> gauge shot up to the red. I pulled over asap and when I stopped it went
> back down. Put 1 litre of water in (in the dark )and all seemed well.
> Carried on and a bit later the heater blew cold for a couple of
miles.Just
> got home when the temp. gauge went up again but no obvious coolant
leaks. I
> have checked the coolant level and fuses and all are ok.Any suggestions
> gratefully received.
Sounds like the thermostat is sticking closed. Replace it.
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Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C
