Mitsubishi Repair: TEMPREATURE RISE, radiator fans, radiator cap

Question
I HAVE A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLISE 4 CYL. AUTOMATIC. WHEN I'M IN TRAFFIC STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES THE TEMPREATURE STARTS TO RISE WHAT CAN BE THE PROBLEM.

THANKS.

CESAR

Answer
Cesar,
There are a number of items that can cause your engine to rise to unsafe levels:
- Lack of engine oil
- Bad radiator cap
- Dirty/insufficiant amount of coolant
- Bad thermostat
- Bad radiator fans
- Bad radiator
- Bad water pump

The items I have mentioned can all be replaced and are listed in the order of least expensive to most expensive.  I'd highly recommend starting with the first 3 items I've mentioned and see if that fixes your problem entirely.
Good luck!