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83highsierra 10-18-2011 04:55 PM

car question
 
Ok so I have a 02 impala with a 3.8 it runs at about 140 degrees and its killing my fuel milage I know it has dexcool I and the check engine light is on it says its not running at optimum temperature any ideas
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RUSHNBOBO 10-18-2011 04:58 PM

Re: car question
 
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Originally Posted by 83highsierra (Post 4960366)
Ok so I have a 02 impala with a 3.8 it runs at about 140 degrees and its killing my fuel milage I know it has dexcool I and the check engine light is on it says its not running at optimum temperature any ideas
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stuck and or dirty thermostat.....take it out and chuck it, get a quality replacement ......there cheap


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