SethG
Jeep Owner
Hi there, I have a 97 TJ I6 with a Mishimoto radiator. The operating temperature doesn't climb to 210 on the gauge like I would expect. It stays on the hash mark just to the left of 210. It sometimes climbs about half way between the hash mark on the left and 210 when driving for a while on the highway but drops right back down when I slow down. I think that may be from the trans fluid pumping through the internal trans cooler at the higher speed. I know that the gauges are necessary accurate but the heat is not that strong either.
Do these Mishimoto radiators cool that well or do you think the thermostat is stuck open?
As a side note, I didn't install this radiator, it was in the rig when I bought it. The PO gave me a new Mishimoto thermostat in the box in a collection of parts he had to give with the jeep. I wonder if these radiators need a certain thermostat and he left the old one in. I plan to change the thermostat out but didn't know if anyone had experience with these radiators and whether I may have the same "cool temp" situation either way.
Do these Mishimoto radiators cool that well or do you think the thermostat is stuck open?
As a side note, I didn't install this radiator, it was in the rig when I bought it. The PO gave me a new Mishimoto thermostat in the box in a collection of parts he had to give with the jeep. I wonder if these radiators need a certain thermostat and he left the old one in. I plan to change the thermostat out but didn't know if anyone had experience with these radiators and whether I may have the same "cool temp" situation either way.
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