First off, this car is bone stock.

My car runs awesome when driving around or when at a red light for a short period of time. However, when I let it set and idle for about one minute, the temperature will start to rise. In order for it to stop climbing, i'll throttle the engine once or twice and the temperature will begin to go back to its happy place. It only happens when idling for extended periods of time.

I replaced the thermostat just for the hell of it without any results. I don't know why I replaced the thermostat. I guess my excuse could be that it's for maintenance LOL. Yes, i've checked the water level. LOL

Let me know.

 

I wanted to restress the fact that this car is bone stock. No modifications at all.

 

possible head gasket or bad temp sensor... maybe clogged radiator

 

Oh, I forgot to mention a fairly new radiator was installed about 6 months ago.

 

are you losing coolant? check to see if all the hoses are tightened down properly

 

make sure you radiator cap is good and holding the pressure in...the grommet maybe worn out...this happened on my da and the cap was the culprit...just try it its cheap

 

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same prob on my DA, but also could be the new thremostat could be Sticky or not the right Temp rating