radiator coolant

[Retardriot427]

after driving kinda hard for like 5 minutes my temp gauge will go up 3/4ths of the way and the radiator coolant tank in the right side under the hood will start to steam and bubble a little bit.
any suggestions?

 

[Robb]

New T'stat and Pressure Cap!

real cheap and prolly solve your problem

Robb

 

[mosinman]

What MorriseyO said. Sounds like a t-stat stuck in the closed position.

 

[Retardriot427]

it only does it when im off roading though, sitll t-stat?

 

[JDraper]

Originally posted by Retardriot427
it only does it when im off roading though, sitll t-stat?

When you are offroading, you are travelling at a lower speed, so less air is forced through the radiator. If your cooling system has any problems at all, they will be magnified. As mentioned above, change your t-stat and radiator cap, and make sure you use the proper mixture of anti-freeze and water. Also, make sure you have no obstructions in front of the radiator, and that the core is not filled with debris (mud, dirt, etc) as this will decrease it's capablility to cool.