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Have replaced theromastat, radiator only blows out cool air not warm

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Have you bled the system. If not when the engine is cool, remove the radiator cap and run the car until the thermostat opens.( Be sure you have the heater controls set to hot and the fan running so you can feel the air temp.) You can tell when this happens because the coolant level drops noticably. Add more coolant until the level is correct. Also run the car at a higher RPM when you are doing this to get the fluid circulating. Put the cap back on and feel the heat at the defrosters. Keep the RPMs up and the air should get warmer indicating the system is bled.

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