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Jeep Wrangler JK Resources
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Why is My Jeep Wrangler JK Overheating?
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<blockquote data-quote="Anybodyhome" data-source="post: 441445" data-attributes="member: 19161"><p>If there are no visible signs of coolant loss, like a puddle underneath your Jeep, you're probably not actually losing coolant as much as the coolant is staying in the engine rather than flowing from the reservoir. This is caused by a thermostat which is stuck open.</p><p></p><p>Normally, your engine runs and heats up and the thermostat will pop open, allowing coolant to run thru the engine. When your t-stat is stuck open, the coolant is flowing the moment you start the Jeep. It's not going to hurt your engine as long as it's warm outside. You get into freezing temperatures and it could cause a problem. And, my guess is that Poland is not far from getting cold very soon. </p><p></p><p>I would certainly check to see if your t-stat is stuck open. One way is to start your Jeep and hold your hand around the top radiator hose. If it is stuck open, the hose will warm up very quickly and you'll feel flow thru the hose the minute you start it. If the t-stat is okay, it'll take a few minutes, but you feel the slight pop of the t-stat opening and the coolant begins to flow thru the hose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anybodyhome, post: 441445, member: 19161"] If there are no visible signs of coolant loss, like a puddle underneath your Jeep, you're probably not actually losing coolant as much as the coolant is staying in the engine rather than flowing from the reservoir. This is caused by a thermostat which is stuck open. Normally, your engine runs and heats up and the thermostat will pop open, allowing coolant to run thru the engine. When your t-stat is stuck open, the coolant is flowing the moment you start the Jeep. It's not going to hurt your engine as long as it's warm outside. You get into freezing temperatures and it could cause a problem. And, my guess is that Poland is not far from getting cold very soon. I would certainly check to see if your t-stat is stuck open. One way is to start your Jeep and hold your hand around the top radiator hose. If it is stuck open, the hose will warm up very quickly and you'll feel flow thru the hose the minute you start it. If the t-stat is okay, it'll take a few minutes, but you feel the slight pop of the t-stat opening and the coolant begins to flow thru the hose. [/QUOTE]
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Why is My Jeep Wrangler JK Overheating?
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