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Question: My car runs hot when it is sitting still. Why?

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needacarbad, Millry, AL, January 18, 2011, 20:08
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if i leave the car running longer than 10 min it will run hot.

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    DaveJHM January 18, 2011, 21:05
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    Is your cooling fan operational? Also, the thermostat needs to be checked - it may be sticking closed.

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