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Old 04-24-2008 | 07:35 AM
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A question about the temperature gauge

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In my 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport the temperature gauge is divided into: 100 – 210 – 260 , and the indicator is always on 210. is that normal?
Old 04-24-2008 | 09:13 AM
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Yes, that's the normal operating temp for a 4.0L
Old 04-24-2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Yes, that's the normal operating temp for a 4.0L
X2, it is perfectly normal. Nothing to worry about
Old 04-24-2008 | 11:49 AM
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Kyle Deidrick

thanks alot >>>>
Old 04-24-2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
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Kyle Deidrick

thanks alot >>>>
Not a problem
Old 04-25-2008 | 11:01 PM
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I have a question, When should the aux electric fan come on?
Old 04-25-2008 | 11:02 PM
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IIRC 200Deg F.
Old 04-25-2008 | 11:03 PM
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My elec fan comes on at just about 213*
Old 04-25-2008 | 11:28 PM
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Manual says 230*F but mine kicks on about 213*F also.
Old 04-26-2008 | 03:43 PM
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mine just went up today, it went to like 150 so i was like holy crap and pulle dover, the coolant tank was overflowing and i waited a bit and started it up again and it was at 220, so i drove it home like that its still at like 220... i think my thermostat is starting to stick so i bought a new one. is this easy to install?
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http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/cooling.htm

Bottom of that link explains what is involved briefly (look for the 4.0). But no it is not hard.
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