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Forgot to open the Engine valve while refilling my Coolant

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Hiya! I have a ‘95 3.8L v6 and I refilled the radiator fluid earlier today and took it out to an event, but I noticed the oil was heating quicker than usual, but wasn’t going much past 2/3 of the way, and my temp was staying at about 1/3 of the way and I was wondering what was wrong, then I remembered I forgot to open the engine valve. I’m going to let it sit for the night to cool, but what should I do to correct it tomorrow, IF there is anything I can do?
 

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It seems to me that following the V6 coolant refilling procedures should all that's required.

V6 coolant refilling procedure:
https://www.allfordmustangs.com/for...stang-irregular-rpms-showing-hot.html#2604913
 
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