Hey, I resemble that. LOL

 

Checked it on my break and no change same level

 

New parts (rad cap) have been known to be bad. Coolant level in the bottle should rise/fall with coolant temp (hot vs cold motor).

 

I'd say either the rad cap isn't functioning properly... I can't recommend enough a better than cheapest rad cap... cough cough stant.

Or your overflow bottle is all gummed up... its typical you really have to flush /power spray the water in there to clean it out.

Its not running hot right?

 

It does but at the same I think my sensor is off a little so I'm not sure if it actually runs hot or not

 

This has been normal temp for as long as I can remember



I've replaced everything in the cooling system except the sensor for the gauge

 

Can u verify with a temp gun pointed at the t-stat cover? The pic is 220+ indicated which, if for real, is a little toasty.

 

I got a gun somewhere just gotta find it and check tonight after a drive, also gonna test the cap after work

 

Jeep says that normal operating temperature is between 210 and 240, if your gauge goes above 240, there is an issue. Mine will sometimes sit where yours does but when I take a reading with an IR gun it shows temp actually at 205-210. Your gauge is probably off just a bit. Does it bounce around a lot or does it just sit there constantly? I think if it always sits there even when load is on the engine and when it is hot out, you are good.

 

It generally sits there but if I'm on the highway usually when I hit the gas and its pumping more it drops a little.

 

I think your fine just take a reading with the gun to be sure, yours does exactly what mine does.

 

May I ask the source of that info?

 

My owner's manual states that it is not abnormal for the temperature to fluctuate between this range especially while engine is under load or sitting in heavy traffic. 210 of course should be the normal operating temperature but I would have to think his gauge is off it is constantly sitting in that position and not going into the red and it drops when he is in motion.

 

That pic of the gauge was no load no traffic just driving to work which is maybe a mile each way heavy traffic or with a load it doesn't change

 

If it doesn't really go beyond that point I think your good, how long has it been like that?