So the Jeep has been overheating at idle about 15-20 degrees I’d say. I’ve known about this for a few weeks now but my short commute doesn’t really require any stopping so i’ve ignored it.
Today it hit close to right between 210-260. Usually it smooths out once I start driving but it stayed hot for about a mile and a half home. I hopped out to see if the fan clutch would keep spinning after shutoff, but it didn’t and stopped pretty quick.
1. Is there a test I can do for this cold? Engine off at running temp it spins freely.
2. Should I just replace it anyway?
Getting cold here in Jersey and hate myself for not nipping it in the bud when it was warmer. But works smoothed out and I have some money saved to get these parts. I’d like to do a Mopar pump and thermostat. I did a Mopar radiator sometime this summer and tstat it’s been great until now. 142k miles on the Jeep what can I expect.
Today it hit close to right between 210-260. Usually it smooths out once I start driving but it stayed hot for about a mile and a half home. I hopped out to see if the fan clutch would keep spinning after shutoff, but it didn’t and stopped pretty quick.
1. Is there a test I can do for this cold? Engine off at running temp it spins freely.
2. Should I just replace it anyway?
Getting cold here in Jersey and hate myself for not nipping it in the bud when it was warmer. But works smoothed out and I have some money saved to get these parts. I’d like to do a Mopar pump and thermostat. I did a Mopar radiator sometime this summer and tstat it’s been great until now. 142k miles on the Jeep what can I expect.
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