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Overheating to 240 at idle

1.1K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  Treklin  
#1 ·
Engine Type
2.0
Transmission Type
6F24 automatic
Car engine overheating at idle. Car has a new thermostat, reservoir cap, radiator hose, no leaks, only starts to overheat after a 30 minute+ drive. Raises up to 240 . Fan kicks on at 230. Any ideas?
 
#2 ·
Trapped air. Did you use a vacuum airlift type tool to fill the coolant?