Over the past couple of weeks Ive started to notice that while at idle my truck seams to start running hot. Normal running temp is usually around 175-185 but at idle or while in traffic it reaches 210-220+ which also causes my trans temp to reach 220-230+, No good right. And then when I start to move again it goes back down to almost normal. After it happens once it doesn't take long for it to start again. Even while sitting at a red light it gets hot. Any Ideas anybody. Please help

P.S. Thinking about getting an intercooler, will this help at all ???????

 

I would drain and flush the radiator coolant and replace the thermostat. Also, do you ever hear you fan clutch kick in? May need to put a new fan clutch in it.

 

Thanks HRD, I checked to see if the fan was coming on but didnt hear anything so i popped the hood to check an see if it was running. it looks to me like its belt drivin and constanly stays on all the time. i dont think it has a clutch. could be wrong though but none the less it is on and running. with that being said is there even a thermostate ?? anything else it could be ???

 

The fan will always spin but won't engage fully until a certain temp. You will hear it when it engages it makes a distinct sound.

This video kinda gives you an idea of the sound it should make.