Temp keeps jumping....why?
 

For some strange reason, every now and again for the past few weeks, my temp. will shoot up without warning and my checkgauges light comes on, then a few minutes later, the temp goes back to a normal range and the light comes off.....anyone know why?

RE: Temp keeps jumping....why?
 

Could be a sticking thermostat. Have it checked and replace it. Its cheap insurance.Beyond that, ask kyle or bill. Cooling systems are not my strongest point.

RE: Temp keeps jumping....why?
 

I would say a sticking thermostat is the most likely culprit, but it could be caused by a low coolant level due to a leak somewhere or even a failing cooling fan clutch. Probably just a bad thermostat though Rachel.

RE: Temp keeps jumping....why?
 

Whoops, probably should have mentioned I don't have a clutch fan, I removed it and went with a dual electric fan set to save a bit on gas. So, it's not that. I'll be looking into that thermo-whatever thingie later though Bill...thanks "huh-knee"....LOL.

Oh and thankstoyou too...owner of Dale, or....owned by Dale, not sure which,LOL!

RE: Temp keeps jumping....why?
 

ROFL!!!!!!! Its a toss up, I'm not sure who owns who either.

Your welcome though, glad i could lend some wisdom.