Coolant temperature??

[thebear54]

Something doesn't sound right here!
Temp should not fluxuate that much during normal driving, even going up hill you should not flux more than a few degrees. I could understand if you were hauling a 5,000 lb. load uphill.
Have your cooling system flushed lately?? Sounds as though there might be a blockage somewhere or your fluid is low.
I just finished hauling a car over to the body shop with my Rodeo (3.2 motor) going up and down all kinds of hills(nothing is flat in Vermont)and the temp did not flux more than 10 degrees all the way.
John

[VehiX]

I believe average temp should be around 190. I could be wrong though. That's what my scan guage usually reads no matter what the temps outside or load on the VX. I live in N.H but it's been pretty hot here this summer.

[cascabel3]

I get the feeling that there may be an obstruction in the cooling system, will have this checked out today. I hope it is not the thermostat, as that would be a pain.

[thebear54]

Bert,
How are you making out with the overheating problem? Any progress?
John

[cascabel3]

Bear,

no time to deal with it yet. This wek off to the radiator guy. I will keep you abreast.