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Zoom50
04-20-2014, 09:52 PM
Today when I started my Mustang and went <2 miles down the road I noticed my temp was about 3/4 to the max temp and steam started coming out of the hood. Then, I drove 100 yards and the temp lowered back down to normal. It remained normal during my entire 10 mile cruise. I am assuming this is due to the thermostat not opening soon enough, but wanted to see what you guys thought as I never get that lucky. This may not be related, but I have a check engine light that comes on once i reach operating temperature. I have not checked the code yet. Thanks!

Terminated
04-20-2014, 11:07 PM
The light could be a coolant temp sensor? But no way to know until you get it scanned. And my guess is thermostat/temp sensor related.

vitaleffects626
04-21-2014, 06:58 AM
Air pocket???