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2004 grand cheokee loredo over heats

While driving temp will be running in middle (210) then suddenly heat up to just below red line eventually goes back down, doesnt happen all the time and seems unrelated to engine speed

  • heidi nc Dec 19, 2008

    Thanks it does seem likley and of all the could bes thermostat is probably easiest to change.

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You may have picked up signs of a failing thermostat.

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