Fixing High Coolant Temps

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In this video we discuss the causes of why you'd see higher than normal coolant temps and how you'd address them. We replace the radiator and fan clutch but don't actually show it because I cover those repairs in these videos:
Fan Clutch Replacement:    • Fan Clutch Replacement  
Radiator Replacement:    • Transmission Cooler Install with Radi...  

In the order of least to most expensive, and sort of easiest to hardest to address, I'd check the following:
1) Coolant Level - is it full?
2) Radiator Cap - is it intact and holding pressure?
3) Thermostat - what position is the jiggle valve in? Should be at 6.
4) Fan Clutch - test and replace if it shows signs of wearing out
5) Radiator - it could be clogged and not allowing sufficient coolant to flow. If you've gotten this far and still have higher temps, replace it.

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