Figured I'd bring this thread back from the dead as its related to an issue I am having now. I replaced my radiator and thermostat about 3 weeks ago. Ever since then I have noticed that it goes a bit passed mid level temp guage wise. I bled the radiator, I make sure its filled properly. It was mixed right. Everything was done correctly. However after a while it creeps past the mid point and stays alil passed there or at the middle line. I am afraid of this becoming a bigger problem with the summer coming up. Any ideas? Maybe a bad thermostat. I do occasionally smeell coolant but see no leaks.
Cliffnotes:
Replaced Radiator,Thermostat
Temp goes higher then normal, doesn't appear to be "overheating though" just a bit passed mid.
Sometimes smell antifreeze, no visible leaks though.
Don't want to f my car permanently.