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Mid County Dodge in Port Arthur Texas has finally found the problem, blown head gasket. Did a block test Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th got approval from Warranty Forever. Monday 9th started teardown. Today is Thursday 12th I spoke with service writer this morning, I was informed it may be out...

Haven't noticed any, it has been a dealership for for two days if they do something I'm bringing to a dealership 60 miles away that some of my buddies use. It's a smaller dealership and more people friendly.

I'm just a shade tree mechanic, but I'm going to throw this out for discussion. Could it be possible that I have small crack in the head and once engine heats up and metal expands coolant is escaping. Once engine cools down it closes so when the block test is performed it maintains pressure?

Ok Jeep is still overheating. It has been at dealdealership for two days. They did a block test overnight with 30lbs on system, no pressure drop. One mechanic stood at back of jeep while the other started it. The one at the rear was checking for smoking or the smell of antifreeze coming out...

I just got back from a 250 mile drive. The reservoir is lower , there is no gurgling sounds and heat is blowing evenly throughout the registers. The temp ran between 205 and 220 halfway on gauge. Towards the end of drive when doing 30 to 45mph in town driving the temp reached 245, 3/4 mark...

I did the steps that you outlined and it seems to have helped. I haven't been on any extended drives.

Oscar-Mike this afternoon when I get home weather permitting I'll do the procedure you posted, I'll respond with results. Thank in advance.

The right way

Just what I've read. Can you tell me the ridge way?

I have flushed the system, I jack up the passenger side and bought the funnel that connects to radiator.

My 2014 Jeep Wrangler temperature varies widely. Outside temps in the 60's. Driving 65 to 75mph temperature will be 210 to 215. When I slow down to 35 to 45mph the temperature rises to 235 to 245. If I pull over and park with motor still running the temperature will drop to 210. Speed back up...