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Old 05-31-2011, 10:43 PM
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I topped off the coolant with the engine cold. I warmed up the engine in the driveway after shutting down the engine, I heard it gurgle a little (Maybe to the overflow reservoir). It warmed up fine and the fans kicked on at about 92C (198 F) and it dropped to about 80C (176F). On the freeway, the water temp cooled to about 50C (122 F). Pulled over let the water temp warm up to 80C and back on the freeway where it cooled to about 50C again. The oil temp was around 70 C. The weather here is cool at 55 F. After all that, I can't believe it, but I must have a stuck thermostat! I don't think I have an air pocket and I didn't drill or have any holes in the thermostat. It still doesn't seem possible! I'll get a new thermostat tomorrow! RATS! Thanks for the ideas and suggestions.
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