Over heating

1992 HOLDEN JACKAROO
6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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ALLANA
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I have a jackaroo 3.2 v6. When driving on long trips the temperature seems to get high when putting the air con on. I've replaced the thermostat that doesn't seem to help. I'm also wondering what type of coolant I should be using hoping the mechanic has used the right one when I got it serviced 2 months ago. This problem has only started since the weather has gotten hotter
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:42 AM
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FIXITMR
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make sure your fins on your radiators are not dirty!
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:55 AM
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FIXITMR
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and your radiator fans are working? you didn't say whether it heats up sitting or driving fast?
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:59 AM
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ALLANA
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My radiator fan is working, doesn't seem to over heat when just sitting only when traveling at 80km or more ao long distances starts over heating when driving for over 45 mins
Nov 17, 2010 at 6:27 AM
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ALLANA
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No hose's are leaking or changed shape of any form. Radiator is flowing
Nov 17, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would also be checking for a part blocked radiator, this can be checked by a radiator repairer, a back flush will not be enough to clear any blocked core tubes.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 19, 2010 at 12:45 PM