Engine Water Temp

Just bought a 07 with the 53 engine and temp gauge reads 210. I drove three other ones before getting this one and they did the same. I have a friend that has a 08 chev pickup and his is the same. Seems kind of hot to me or is that the way it should be.
Thanks

Just bought a 07 with the 53 engine and temp gauge reads 210. I drove three other ones before getting this one and they did the same. I have a friend that has a 08 chev pickup and his is the same. Seems kind of hot to me or is that the way it should be.
Thanks
Gauges are not always right.
Check the actual engine running tempt with a digital infared thermometer.
Running tempt should be around 195.

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I agree with you that they should run at 195. I was a mechanic for thirty years but have been retired for many years. I just thought it was strange that all the chevys I drove with the 5.3 ran right on 210. I just got rid of a 2000 pickup with the 5.3 and that ran at 195.
Thanks for the reply

You are welcome.
Have you checked the actual running tempt with a thermometer?
Post back what you find there.

Sorry it took so long for reply. Was out of town. checked the water tempt and is at 195 with the gauge at 210. Might try a new sender.

Sorry it took so long for reply. Was out of town. checked the water tempt and is at 195 with the gauge at 210. Might try a new sender.

No problem and thanks for posting back how it goes.