Originally posted by Triathlete
I've been off-roading going under 10 MPH for 6+ hours in 100+ degree heat with the windows up and air conditioner on high and have never seen my temp gauge go above mid way! ;Dr; ;eekr; ;Dr; ;eekr;

I would be taking a hard look at the that temperature gauge. I have done my share of long hard wheeling and have learned to
keep the air off whenever possible (exception is extreme dust)as the temp goes from just left of center to almost max rt when stopped for delays without shutting down