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    Default 04-18-2022
    On the way home from church yesterday the A/C was struggling to keep up and we overheated. This is in Florida, and it was warm yesterday, around 85 degrees. The fans seem to be running as advertised, and there is coolant in the overflow bottle. What else should I check?
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    Default 04-18-2022
    Check the amount of coolant in the radiator.


    When cold.
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    Default 04-18-2022
    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    Check the amount of coolant in the radiator.


    When cold.
    The fluid level is about 8" below the cap
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    Default 04-18-2022
    Quote Originally Posted by Garandpa View Post
    The fluid level is about 8" below the cap
    Top it off brother.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    Top it off brother.
    I did, and also changed the thermostat. Running beautifully now, thanks guys!
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    Default 04-21-2022
    ya might want to pull that coolant tank off and flush it out.
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