?? coolant level hardly moves in resevoir after flush and UIM/LIM replacement
#11
A swing from cold to hot with a increase of a half inch would be normal.
Once the car is hot does it remain at the correct hot level?
Once the car is hot does it remain at the correct hot level?
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#13
I would be watching for proper operating temperature when hot and maintaining that temperature; not so much of how much the overflow tank rises when hot or drops when cool. Most 3800s run around 200 degree on the gauge, I will be looking to see the needle hang at that number after warm up and staying at that number. If you are running under 180 after warm up I would be looking into that. Maintaining 195+ operating temperature would give me confidence the cooling system is sealed and running properly.
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Soft Ride (03-09-2014)
#16
nope same cap and it IS working properly...it holds temp when running down the highway..was running 197-198 the other day but today it was only 2 degs so it was like 188...it is a brand new stat 195 deg
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