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 overheating sitting still?
#730554
06/12/06 04:53 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 331
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Mudrunner
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i was sitting at a drive thru window recently, and noticed the temp. gauge was slowly climbing up. is this common with the sportage? has anyone else had this problem? my wife drives a sephia and we've never had an overheating problem with it.
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: turtleskia]
#730555
06/12/06 01:06 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,527
Trail Leader
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2 things: either you need coolant or your fan clutch is out. happens, to ALL cars.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: Dave Scott]
#730556
06/12/06 01:30 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 966
Rock Warrior
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Replace your fan with an electric one, you will appreciate it in the long run.
1985 Toyota 4x4 4Runner. 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4.
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: maraguez]
#730557
06/12/06 03:53 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,527
Trail Leader
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ha, edit- one more thing: thermostat.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: Dave Scott]
#730558
06/14/06 04:32 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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ha, edit- one more thing: thermostat. Suss waterpump???? (OK at speed, not good at idle) Blocked external fins to the radiator (Been through mud/dust/insects???)
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: turtleskia]
#730559
06/15/06 11:55 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 11
Need a Spot
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My 2000 was doing the same thing, temperature rising when standing still...had a bad fan clutch...easy to change...$120 for fan assembly from Kia.
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: KyleLovesHisKia]
#730560
06/16/06 03:56 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,136
Body Damage is Cool
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My Sportage used to be picky about cooling, it liked to overheat sometimes...
I switched to an electric fan and never looked back! We get 120 degree weather sometimes and my Sportage won't overheat no matter what I do!
It also helps to have a good radiator. This might sound strange but last time I replaced my radiator, I put in a copper radiator instead of the aluminum, because it was cheaper. Well folks, I swear the copper has done a better cooling job... and it was cheaper...
It makes sense I guess since copper is a better conductor than aluminum, you just gotta be careful it's not as rugged as aluminum (or something like that) and it's heavier for sure.
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#730561
06/16/06 04:25 AM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 477
Mudrunner
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i flip my e-fan on for 10 seconds and its ice cool again. do the efan swap you save hp and gas in the long run
1995 nissan maxima se, 5spd short throw, aluminum flywheel and crank pully, stage 3 clutch, custom ported top end, full 2.5 exhaust jdm front end
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: flyboy367]
#730562
06/17/06 04:01 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,133
Body Damage is Cool
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I have a brand spankin new Fan Clutch that was never used. I bought it for the sportage and then traded it and I still have some parts left over. If your interested in it just PM me or email me [email]triston@enter.net.[/email] I'll take $50 for it + the cost of shipping. that shouldn't be too damn exspensive. I think I payed $120 for it.
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Re: overheating sitting still?
[Re: Dave Scott]
#730563
07/17/06 05:05 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 331
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Mudrunner
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thanks for the info guys, but now i feel really stupid. i finally got a chance to check the radiator, and even bought the thermostat to replace, but decided to check the coolant levels first. wouldn't ya know, it was half a gallon low. so i refilled the radiator with 50/50 from the parts store and it runs like a top. now to get the oil changed.
95 sportage, gone and severly missed.
94 camaro 5-speed v6 with a few addons.
girlfriends 93 s-10 4.3 soon to be lifted and made into a pre-runner
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