Here's what the gauge looks like my 2001 2500hd, and you can see what it indicates as being too hot, this being said, the hottest I've ever seen it is about 180 in the summer, unloaded.
Directions. 1  In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. 2  Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. 3  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 4  Remove the bay leaf. 5  Serve with spaghetti. 6  Garnish with oregano if desired.
Homemade Italian Sauce - Directions. 1  In a blender chop the whole tomatoes with juice and garlic until chunky. In a medium size pot, heat oil on medium high heat. 2  Place in pot the blended tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped green peppers, oregano and basil. Bring to boil, then lower to medium low, cover and stir periodically.