i have a 1998 jeep cherokee classic. and for the most part it runs pretty good. one thing ive noticed is that it always is superhot when i turn it off. the temp gauge seems to work and it doesnt over heat. any suggestions on what could cause it to be running hot

 

My 2000 XJ was running hot and so I burped the lines and now it runs normal again.Just had air in the lines from when I changed out a heater hose.

 

Cast iron has a way of retaining heat for a while. I have electric fans that will run after the engine is shut down for 30 sec. and it will still warm up on its own (according to the gauge) during the summer. As long as when you're running it's normal I wouldn't worry about it.