The Bravada isn't giving me any problems, I just wanted to see what you all think. After a 25 minute drive of which about 18 or so was highway driving (70-75 mph), my temp was about 180-190 (going off the gauge), my oil pressure was about 37 psi, volts were at 13.5-14, and it was idling at about 600 rpm.


Isn't running rough, accelerated fine, stops fine. What do you all think?


99 Bravada, 219k miles.

 

Sounds normal to me

 

If nothing bothers on her smooth ride, should be normal.

 

yep, all is fine

 

Seems quite acceptable though I personally would like to see coolant ten degrees hotter for a possible increase of fuel economy. 180 for more than a couple of minutes will set a diagnostic trouble code.

 

Maybe it's about time for a new tstat and probably an ECT sensor.

 

Sounds good to me.

 

Oil change time. I drained off a little oil and replaced it with Sea Foam, and it runs better, before the oil change. I've been driving it for a few days before actually changing it. There was a slight ticking sound coming from the passenger's side, but now it's gone. The idling warm oil pressure has gone up to about 45+psi, and it accelerates so much harder now.

I love Sea Foam.