I have a 2000 2WD 2.4 5-speed with only 56k miles. It apparently is overheating according to the Ractive aftermarket gauge. At one point I did mix the two antifreezes (green and orange stuff) but I flushed it all out and replaced it this weekend.
What is the normal running temperature?
I drilled holes in the themostat to try and compensate for the overheating. That semi worked. If I put the stock thermostat in with no holes it will go to about 240 in about 5 minutes. On the highway it does OK. (right around 200). In town it just starts going up. I usually pull over and let it cool down when it hits 220-225.
Any ideas?
Temperature sending unit?
Bad Ractive Temp gauge?
Bad fan clutch?
Thanks in advance
What is the normal running temperature?
I drilled holes in the themostat to try and compensate for the overheating. That semi worked. If I put the stock thermostat in with no holes it will go to about 240 in about 5 minutes. On the highway it does OK. (right around 200). In town it just starts going up. I usually pull over and let it cool down when it hits 220-225.
Any ideas?
Temperature sending unit?
Bad Ractive Temp gauge?
Bad fan clutch?
Thanks in advance