I noticed the original poster mentioned heavy traffic situations and slow going on the freeway. I have noticed one thing happening with almost all my vehicles that in stop and go traffic, wether it is on the highway or in downtown traffic. If you follow or sit closely behind the vehicle in front of you your engine temp has a tendency to rise. If you leave a half or three quarter car length it makes a small difference. I would guess the heat from the vehicle in front has nowhere to go but into your radiator. A little space allows this heat to rise.
May not make much of a difference but I thought I would pass it along.
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