A question about the temperature gauge

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04-24-2008, 06:35 AM

Arab1970

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A question about the temperature gauge

A question about the temperature gauge

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In my 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport the temperature gauge is divided into: 100 – 210 – 260 , and the indicator is always on 210. is that normal?

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04-24-2008, 08:13 AM

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Yes, that's the normal operating temp for a 4.0L

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04-24-2008, 10:15 AM

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Yes, that's the normal operating temp for a 4.0L

X2, it is perfectly normal. Nothing to worry about

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04-24-2008, 10:49 AM

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thanks alot >>>>

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04-24-2008, 10:57 AM

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thanks alot >>>>

Not a problem

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04-25-2008, 10:01 PM

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I have a question, When should the aux electric fan come on?

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04-25-2008, 10:02 PM

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IIRC 200Deg F.

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04-25-2008, 10:03 PM

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My elec fan comes on at just about 213*

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04-25-2008, 10:28 PM

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Manual says 230*F but mine kicks on about 213*F also.

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04-26-2008, 02:43 PM

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mine just went up today, it went to like 150 so i was like holy crap and pulle dover, the coolant tank was overflowing and i waited a bit and started it up again and it was at 220, so i drove it home like that its still at like 220... i think my thermostat is starting to stick so i bought a new one. is this easy to install?