Help-----Car running a little hot

96flmustang · Jan 30, 2009

I've have a 94 GT that runs great. However, after running it hard last weekend, I noticed that the temp gauge is just past the middle. Its normal since I was driving it harder than normal. However, now in traffic, I notice the gauge climb all the way over about 3/4 of the way to the right. It used to never do this and its actually been cooler her in Florida lately. I do have 145,000 miles on the engine. But just wondering why all of the sudden is the car running a little warmer than before.

Any opinions?

Thanks,

Rob

mustangshane · Jan 30, 2009

Pressure check the cooling system. Look for leaks. Do a compression test. Uhm, make sure you distributor didn't come loose and change your timing a little bit. That can cause a car to run hotter than normal. Just some thoughts off the top of my head.

CC'S95GT · Jan 30, 2009

does your electric fan work on low and hi speed?. if everything is ok then it might be time for a flush.

topless95 · Jan 31, 2009

what color is your coolant, does is appear to be a rust color? Also you might want to replace your radiator cap as the pressure it is rated for will change the surface tension of the water/coolant mix to aid in cooling(I think I explained that right), flush the coolant system, and also what the guys recommended above.

mic_lx · Jan 31, 2009

last but not least, how old is your t-stat?
wont be a bad idea to replace it with a 180* type.

reduceallpain · Jan 31, 2009

Mine goes all over the place usually stays over halfway... My prob is a screwed up sensor

usmc1775 · Jan 31, 2009

Check your coolant levels and condition.. and how old is the Tstat? Mine started to sit right at halfway, I replaced the Tstat and coolant with 75/25 water/coolant, now it never goes past 215

Paul · Jan 31, 2009

Or maybe instead of doing all this you could just buy a real gauge and see what the actual number is.

1quk50 · Jan 31, 2009

X2 with paul.. factory gauges.. blow!

and also change the t-stat mine used to do this.. and also check your fan relays cause u might have the high speed relay goin bad.