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Re: engine heats up when ... off...??? (archive)
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Posted by Tony-without a 5er for now on July 08, 2001 at 23:37:00:

In Reply to: engine heats up when ... off...??? posted by Chris Altman on July 08, 2001 at 23:16:08:

What is probably happening is when you turn your car off, the water/coolant is not being circulated. Therefore the water/coolant that is in the engine is increasing in temp. while sitting. When you start the car again, this hotter water/coolant goes by the temp sensor and moves your gauge, then as it starts to circulate and the hotter water/coolant gets cooled it than lowers the cars temp.
Hope this helps.

Tony




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