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Hi, Born Again B2 & other recent posters. Actually we did consider the possibility of a cracked head and/or blown gasket. We were thinking of using an additive like ThermaGasket or the equivalent product from Bars-Leak (can't remember the name...Liqui-Gasket or some such). But wouldn't there be ...

Thx to all who replied. It doesn't seem like a problem with the temp gauge; the engine itself is definitely running hot. Hubby's going to try some kind of super-caustic flush & visually inspect hoses etc. to make sure there's no gunk blocking the flow of coolant. After that...pthbthbthbthb! <throws ...

Eddie Bauer 4x4 2.9L V-6. Doesn't overheat, but consistently runs hot (past the "L" in "Normal" on the temp gauge) at highway speeds, especially on hot/humid days. Seems to do fine on surface streets...I can "see" the thermostat open & the temp drop. But once it gets up to speed, the temp creeps up ...