Welcome aboard! You're correct to change all fluids and all filters before you do anything else. Next: the two plastic water pipes at the back of the engine. If old, these fail without notice with bad results often. After that, make sure that your brakes aren't worn out. I would then check and replace the serpentine belt if necessary and consider replacing the water pump as a preventative measure if you don't know the age of the one in the car now. Bottom line: overheating is something you want to avoid and prevent, and as luck would have it, the ti's cooling system is the model's weak point. Enjoy your ti! John |