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kilonzo
Jun 10, 2010, 07:24 AM
My b3500 5.9L when towing up hill gauge goes high and then comes back down what could this be going on.

Thanks
Jerry

adam_89
Jun 10, 2010, 07:35 AM
Maybe your gauge is sticking and it could possible be your thermostat. Have you checked it?

kilonzo
Jun 10, 2010, 07:41 AM
maybe your gauge is sticking and it could possible be your thermostat. Have you checked it?

No I will do that its only happen towing or when the weather is warm .

adam_89
Jun 10, 2010, 07:51 AM
Check you thermostat and maybe oil the cable for the gauge.

kilonzo
Jun 10, 2010, 07:57 AM
Check you thermostat and maybe oil the cable for the gauge.
O K thank so much possible would the head gasket be a problem? also the water level is full not having too add water, and no moist on the dip stick,a tailk pipe is dry no smoke.

adam_89
Jun 10, 2010, 08:06 AM
With what you described there it doesn't sound like it would be the head gasket.

kilonzo
Jun 10, 2010, 08:09 AM
With what you described there it doesn't sound like it would be the head gasket.

Oh Thanks For that Will ck the firstt thing first you spoke about

Have a great day
Jerry

adam_89
Jun 10, 2010, 08:17 AM
No problem, you too.