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omega getting hot

Started by willboy10, 09 December 2006, 11:43:29

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willboy10

Hi forum im new here my new omega seems to get a bit hot it a 98 3 liter auto it goes up to 100 but the fans cut in and it comes down to half way for a bit but if you stop at lights its on its way up to 100 again if it was the summer i could understand but this time of the year is this normal and allso it pulls to the left quite bad can anyone help me with this   many thanks paul

Auto Addict

Welcome to the forum Paul, when was the last time the rad and engine were flushed?
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tunnie

if it reaches close to 100 then its running a tad hot.

Normally V6's both 2.5 & 3.0's should run at 95 at only reach 97 before the fans kick in and bring it down to 95.

As Auto Addict says, when was the rad last flushed? - May have a build up of rubbish in there, also check the coolant level and when it was last changed.

TheBoy

Yeah, as others have said, flush the coolant a couple of times, may help.

A slight left pull does appear to be common, but if severe, or causing tyre wear, get a 'Full Geometry' (not tracking or 4 wheel alignment) done.  We usually recommend http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk and he is a member here as well.
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