x2 w/Kevin. Our cars LOVE to run wide open, and hate to stand in General Population (traffic jam). The minimum registered on the dial is 160. My car seems to have a normal operating temperature of 210, and while standing, it can run at about 220-230.
The radiator hose smells like that during traffic or while running in the open? Either way, I would suggest replacing the radiator hoses and flushing the system. Just to be absolutely sure.
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WizAire CAI w/9" K&N & HV3, 2.5" d/p w/h/f cat, Cobra CB, PowerSlot slots w/Hawk HPS, GR-2s, GMPP handling kit, NextLevel STBs, Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires.
98 L36/MM5
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