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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
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I heard of that 'burping' procedure (lift front end) but mine has never needed it, drain/filled radiator, sometimes with a water pump & new therm yet never bothered with 'burping' and I've had zero issues. Runners have a really good engine cooling system right out of the box.
In Austin's summer heat (about 105) it can sit idle with a/c on for over an hour maintaining 195 (waiting for old lady). I can tow 4000lbs, stop/go traffic, up hills, still 195, done i70 west of denver (both ways), still 195. These engines aren't really made for constant 215+ and imagine when the engine really gets stressed how much higher it may go.
If I were going on a long trip and had done all you have with no real resolution, I'd go back to same or other mechanics if I no longer trust those guys.
Luck on the trip.
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2001 Limited 4WD - 346+K - SunfireRed\Thunder Cloud; - 265/75/16 Michelin A/T2s - Fat Pat's 1.5" BL - StopTech ANGLED rotors - In series 699 trans cooler, New Yota1 transmission, All new OEM suspension front to rear.
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