You might have air trapped in the system and need to burp it, or possibly you have too much coolant and not enough water. Should have about a 50/50 mix of coolant to water, or for So. Cal, might want 45% coolant to 55% water mix - that mix is holding a steady 80*C for me on the 560.

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