Unusual Overheating Issue

[Y33TREKker]

So, I'm no stranger to overheating issues. This is my first experience with my VX. I say its unusual because while its overheating it cools down at idle. The higher speed I travel and the more throttle I give the hotter it gets. If I let off the gas it drops a bit. And sometimes when I come to a stop it drops all the way back to normal. I am a very novice mechanic and need some help. Please!

You might trying checking the coolant level in both your coolant reservoir AND your radiator once the engine has reached normal operating temps and the thermostat is cycling.

Pop the cap on the reservoir first then use a rag when removing the radiator cap in case of hot coolant overflow. With the engine running and the thermostat open, the coolant level should be flowing just a little below the level of the radiator cap opening.

[Otwobme]

i had the same thing happen to me.
i figured out that my radiator was dirty, not on the inside but the outside. like the air flow was being restricted. i took it out and power washed it and the over heating problem was solved. this is an easy and free fix, minus the coolant.

[Y33TREKker]

i had the same thing happen to me.
i figured out that my radiator was dirty, not on the inside but the outside. like the air flow was being restricted. i took it out and power washed it and the over heating problem was solved. this is an easy and free fix, minus the coolant.

Good call. At idle it would be the fan doing the cooling and not the airflow through the radiator at road speeds. Hopefully a good cleaning of the radiator fins is all that needs to be done.