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6th Gen ('00-'05): Temp problems

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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 05:07 PM
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03, 3.8L... change radiator, thermostat, water hoses, fan assembly... fans or kicking on.. but I can't figure out why my temperature is going all the way up to the halfway mark.. and goes a lil past it... then comes back down to halfway... b4 I change this my temp only use to go up like 3 r 4 lines and stay in that area
 
Old Jul 19, 2020 | 12:37 AM
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Sounds about right for a 195 thermostat try a 180 and see if that helps.
 
Old Jul 19, 2020 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Steelbizkit
Sounds about right for a 195 thermostat try a 180 and see if that helps.
ok.. will do
 
Old Jul 19, 2020 | 08:29 PM
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Try and "burb " any air out of system. Some have a bleeder on thermostat housing or on coolant crossover tube for that reason as rad isn't always highest point in cooling system anymore.
 
Old Jul 20, 2020 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Steelbizkit
Sounds about right for a 195 thermostat try a 180 and see if that helps.
did some research and I did have a 195 T stat.. so I brought an 180.. and I will put it in today... and see if that works.. I don't care to have my temp gauge that high up there... that scares me 😂😂😂
 
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