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Old 01-31-2013, 04:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for the warning of the engine overheating, I'm familiar with this as Dad's previous van (1997 Plymouth Voyager Extended) seemed to overheat too; The engine hood paint seemed to wear off from overheating and I didn't put a grille block in it.

This van has two sliding doors and only one heating/AC system. I think the van is 2WD. It's also short and the automatic transmission is a three speed. One thing I didn't note before is that prior to adding more engine coolant (so it's above minimum even while cool,) It was getting fewer miles per gallon. I'm not sure why, Perhaps adding the coolant did something to it or perhaps it's due to changing driving habits.

Also, See my main post; I added a note that's more specific about the horsepower used most of the time.

Edit: Added brackets.

Also, Perhaps flushing the coolant will help FE.

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