brantley55

before, my jeep used to get to around 230 temp wise. Now after putting in a new radiator, my jeep runs right under 210. is that a good operating temp? Keep in mind i live in arizona, and its about 108 degrees. Any help appreciated, thanks

evan00xj

Under 210 your good man. If you have an automatic tranny i would strongly recommend a large oil cooler for it.

RTorrez1

210 is normal operating temp. You are good to go!

djb383

Dayum! Under 210 sounds amazing in 108 ambient.

brantley55

Okay good, now does anyone know how to test a fan clutch

cruiser54

djb383 does.

He's the "coolest" when it comes to Jeep cooling systems.

How is it in slow/stopped traffic now?

brantley55

It runs about 210 if stopped

cruiser54

Electric fan coming on if you don't have the air on? Like you're gonna run around down there with no aC....

brantley55

i ran my electric fan to a switch, it runs the whole time

cruiser54

Well, I guess if you didn't have it on the whole time and it got hot in slow/stopped traffic, the clutch fan would be considered bad.

brantley55

Well i just put in a new one. Could it possibly be that i have a cheap napa thermostat in there? should i put a factory one in?

xjsnake

Napa thermostats are fine. I've read your other thread and the temp gauge running between 195-205 is normal. No worries on temp based on your location

cruiser54

Your Napa stat seems to be working fine. My major ***** with the 3 I had to replace was that they opened too soon, and up here in the mountains in the winter it took forever for the Jeeps to warm up.

If you want to be sure, and considering where you live, on the borders of hell as far as temp, I might just put a new fan clutch in. Cheap and easy.