Date:         Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:09:33 -0400
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From:         Steve Cotsford <Cotsford@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rx to higher running temps in '87 Westyissue (#2003-606)
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I bought my '91 Carat with a hot running condition.  It would run right at the top of the LED or a bit above.
I did 2 things:

1   Flushed the cooling system, especially the radiator.  That brought it down noticeably.  Replaced antifreeze with phosphate-free
2   Changed to synthetic oil, Mobil 1 15-50.
That made a BIG difference.

Now it runs consistently just below the LED, in a high ambient area, central SC  "hotter than hades".
No other changes were made to engine whatsoever.

cheers,
Steve Cotsford
Columbia SC

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