My stock Sporty ran in 65-75 degree weather with a 500 pound load at 4000-4500RPM for 10 Minutes at a time, going 45MPH up every mountain for 600+ Miles in Alaska. The idiot guage never moved. I did run through half the oil though.
Sorry to hear of your issues Nuke. Can't wait to find out what the cause is. I can relate to being irrate...


2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4
Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer.