1996 Jeep Cherokee Running Hot

A buildup of heat can be from a clogged circulating system. If it has not been flushed, I would thing it was a good idea. 2. With towing the temp will heat up because of the transmission is heating up. If you do regular towing would look into a external transmission cooler. This is not a bad idea anyway This cuts down on temp of engine and transmission. It by passes the readiator cooling the transmission fluid as the external cooler would cool down the transmission fluid. It also helps with fluid n working better. If you tow for a long period of time then would suggest not using oberdrive, if supplied. With higher gears the head builds up faster than can be cooled. With lower gear the fluid circulates faster and cools down faster.

Yes it would depending on your driving habbits, someone who is in stop and go traffic the engine will need to be cooled more. I am re reading your post rto see if there would be anything else I could offer. With you saying the vehicle runs hot then cold with the same driving, there is another thing to check is the wires that go to the temp guage sending unit, make sure it ihas a good contact. Did this do it before you put the new thermastat in?