Regular operating temp has increased

[Perfectlap]

Is your regular mechanic a Porsche specialist? After discovering the puddle, did he try, as our resident mechanics here have suggested, UV coolant dye to spot a leak in the system? Given that you're in Texas (it gets hell like there when in traffic right?), did he suggest installing the lower temp T-stat? Did he change the coolant cap or did he reuse the old one? If not I would consider a new shop that's more up to date on your car.


I've had clogged radiators in the past, a leaf blower or one of those hoses at coin car wash help to clear it out, but the needle has never gone past the 2 while sitting in traffic. But that thing is not really accurate (hence the need for the lot temp t-stat). I can't believe someone hasn't come up with an aftermarket solution for accurate reading of both the oil level and this. Must not be much demand, just demand for new engines once the heads crack and oil starvation takes it down.

p.s.
Since installing the low temp t-stat, it takes a long while before my needle is at high noon, let alone to the right of that. 100K mile car now driven year round.