Engine running hot?

Tiny
VANMATRE
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • 176,000 MILES
Recently I have noticed that my temperature gauge is running 240 degrees when driving around town. When I get on highway it goes back to 210 degrees. What could be causing this?
Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 AT 1:35 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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  • 16,098 POSTS
It sounds like the fan clutch has gone bad which is common, here is a guide to help and I have include how to change it out as well and this guide and video will help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-removal

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 AT 2:42 PM

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