Before we go running off into the wild blue yonder, other than the not so accurate stock gauge reading "warmer than I like to see", what makes you think there is a problem with the vehicle?
SC, I was just going to settle in for another episode of " moparts chase your tail" and you had to ruin it
And to Merlin, unfortunately with your being overseas there is little we will be able to help with until you are stateside with the car.
I would suggest tackling the issues one at a time unless one likes running off into the wild blue yonder
The most accurate method of temperature measurement is achieved with a digital meter and thermocouple probe. possibly you can obtain one while waiting
