Q: Hi, I have a 2006 Escalade with the 6.0 vortec. I noticed that my temp gauge has been rising slightly past 220 during idle and dro
At idle after driving my temperature gauge rises to what appears to be 225, then when I get up to cruising speed it drops back down to slightly above 210.
My car has 111000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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