Car over heats when at a stop but driving seems to cool down..04 pt cruiser

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Asked by MManuell May 26, 2015 at 02:30 PM about the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Sounds like your radiator needs to be cleaned by using a water hose and nozzle. Radiator fins are clogged with dirt and bugs. The reason it seems that it is not over heating when you are riding is because air is being forced though but at a stop fan can not pull enough air though.

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