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Old 01-28-2011, 08:03 AM
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i had engine heat creep...temp would get to 220 normal driving. i changed radiator and therostat (OEM mopar) but now wont get past 190? is ideal 210 or is the range 190-210 fine?
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I had the same problem with my 01 XJ. I changed out the entire cooling system and used a 180 degree thermostat and I have not had any issues. Going on 2 months now and it never goes over 190
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i had engine heat creep...temp would get to 220 normal driving. i changed radiator and therostat (OEM mopar) but now wont get past 190? is ideal 210 or is the range 190-210 fine?
Most factory gauges are known for NOT being very accurate including Jeep. Where's 190 on the factory gauge? If u went with a 195 t-stat, coolant temp is probably 195-205 this time of year. Sounds like you're in good shape. If the needle points to the middle, maybe a little less, that's normal.
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nice. points to the middle and a little less. solid. i loved putting in the 3 row radiator. it totally helped out the heat creep.
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