Engine running hot?

2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
176,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD
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Recently I have noticed that my temperature gauge is running 240 degrees when driving around town. When I get on highway it goes back to 210 degrees. What could be causing this?
Mar 22, 2015 at 1:35 PM
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JDL
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It sounds like the fan clutch has gone bad which is common, here is a guide to help and I have include how to change it out as well and this guide and video will help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-removal

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot


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Mar 22, 2015 at 2:42 PM
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