well, i have no idea if this is a normal occurance, but here goes: yesterday, i drove to a shopping center i regularly visit, about 30 miles away. it is highway driving for the majority (i averaged 70-80 mph) and then some stop and go in a 45mph zone. i normally drive this pace.
anyhow, after i'd parked, my friend noticed that something was gurgling. i did, too, and then realized that, according to the car's thermometer, the engine was quite hot (indicator needle almost to the red area on meter)
anyhow, i lifted up the hood to find a burning smell (much stronger than any normal "car engine" smell) and every liquid in there (i.e. windshield fluid, coolant, oil, etc) bubbling/boiling(?)
so i let it gurgle while we shopped, and on the way home, it seemed a lot more normal, though i did turn off the A/C & fan, drive the speed limit or below, etc.
perhaps bubbling things everywhere is normal, but the burning smell was a little worrisome. oh well. enlightenment would be great! :)
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