Bad Coolant Temp sensor?

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Jun 16, 2016 | 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano523

Here your problem and you have a mix of green radiator fluid and Dex-cool (orange) in the motor and it has caused clumping/sludge'g problems when the two tried to mix in the system.

So your going to need to have a professional flush to get the sludge out of the system.

Hence something like super flushes to start with with the T stat removed, then distilled water flushes to get the last of the super flush out, then T stat replaced with a new one and the system refilled once clean with 50/50 Dex-cool.

And since the old mixed radiator fluids and flushing agent need to be reclaimed, this is not a project to just do out in drive way.

i see what you're saying but what made you come to think this is what is the problem?

Jun 17, 2016 | 05:53 AM

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Bubbles are coming up but once it gets hot it starts squirting out coolant

That's not good
As dano has pointed out, if your car was not completely flushed before adding the different type coolant, (OEM coolant is the pink/orange stuff Dex-Cool) this could create sludge and clogging issues.

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Jun 17, 2016 | 08:22 AM

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Another observation is to carefully check the temps of the upper and lower radiator hoses, once warmed up, they should feel warm to hot to the touch at both of them, provided the thermostat had opened correctly. If there is a difference once warm, it's possible the thermostat did not open and/or partially open, and or blockage in the radiator, or the water pump is not doing it's job.
I think we covered every possibility here...good luck.

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Jun 17, 2016 | 11:55 PM

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anyone have any idea's or helpful tips when putting on a new thermostat if my current one is bad ?

Jun 18, 2016 | 10:18 PM

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Make sure it's oriented correctly. No sealant needed. O-ring around thermostat does the sealing.

Jun 18, 2016 | 10:48 PM

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When you pull the T stat, it going to tell you the story of why you don't mix green radiator fluid with orange Dex-cool real quick.

So until you get the radiator system flushed of all the mix up mess, it just going to keep killing T stats.

Hence you going to have to drain the radiator system when you change the T stat anyways, and may as well get it flushed to remove the sludge'g mess from the start.

And again, radiator fluid and super flush solvents need to be reclaimed, and not just flushed down the drive way and gutters. Such have a sweet taste that animal will drink (read neighborhood pets), and will kill them quickly!!!!

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/antifreeze/

Jun 21, 2016 | 10:13 PM

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Problem solved, took to a mechanic and my T stat was ****ed and a bigger air bubble was deep in the system. After a new T stat and proper flush of the system shes back working fine. Thanks guys