Originally posted by LDPosse:
I've got a '97 Contour "Sport" with the Zetec 2.0, 68K miles, I've noticed it's been running warmer lately, usually on the "L" of normal. The other day, sitting in traffic, the guage was on the verge of touching the Red section. Once I started moving the temp dropped back to the "L". Does this sound like the Water pump problems I've heard about? I haven't checked the fan yet to see if it's coming on or not. I'll be investigating that tomorrow.
Thanks!!
Scott Marencic
LDPosse@juno.com
Check to see if your coolant level is above the full line by 1/2 inch . ( when hot ) The zetec will run cooler if the antifreeze is overfilled . But do not get carried away and fill it all the way . Also running the zetec with 5 quarts of oil , instead of 4 1/2 quarts also helps . Make sure your electric fan turns on when it just goes past "L" when it is at idle. The fan will rarely run when the car is moving and the temp should be at between "A" & "L " All zetecs run hottttt.
