My test run today was kind of inconclusive....

  • Normal with full A/C all the way down, 80 miles at 70-75mph, air temp 104, full sun, in Phoenix.
  • City driving, stop/go, for about 20 minutes ->normal
  • Turned off while in restaurant 45 mins
  • Sat in car 5 mins, full A/C full, waiting for steering wheel to cool down --> Normal
  • Minutes later, driving around shopping center slowly --> Started to go up, between 70-75% of dial.
  • Continued slower city driving a few miles, --> Stayed around 70%-75%
  • Stopped for 25 mins, engine off
  • Started up and was at 65%
  • Freeway at 65mph for a few miles --> Normal
  • Stopped for 30 mins, engine off
  • Started up and was at 65%
  • Highway for 80 miles, 65mph --> Normal within a few mins
  • Climbing the steep elevation part of route--> Normal for 2/3 of 4 miles
  • Went up to 65%
  • Returned to normal remainder of highway drive
  • Full A/C, coldest setting, entire trip


IMPRESSION-
  • It didn't act inconsistent like last trip....it went up when you expect it could/would.
  • Didn't go as high as last trip, despite higher air temp and more city/slow driving


Thoughts?? New fan clutch, fan blade, and new thermostat...did they help?
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