[Z06] C5 Z06 Normal Coolant Temp
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These cars are bottom feeders, so they suck up a lot of debris. If you have a compressor, use a Pik and blow out all of the debris twice a year.
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228 on a LS engine is not a problem. Coolant temps can easily get close to 250 degrees on hot days when the cars are pushed hard in a 1 minute long autocross.
The GM service manual states the following:
"The low speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 108°C (226°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 104°C (219°F). The high speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 113°C (235°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 108°C (226°F). When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fan will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
We aren't living in the 60s, 70s or 80s anymore and engines run just fine at higher coolant temps.
Bill
The GM service manual states the following:
"The low speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 108°C (226°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 104°C (219°F). The high speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 113°C (235°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 108°C (226°F). When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fan will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
We aren't living in the 60s, 70s or 80s anymore and engines run just fine at higher coolant temps.
Bill
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228 on a LS engine is not a problem. Coolant temps can easily get close to 250 degrees on hot days when the cars are pushed hard in a 1 minute long autocross.
The GM service manual states the following:
"The low speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 108°C (226°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 104°C (219°F). The high speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 113°C (235°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 108°C (226°F). When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fan will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
We aren't living in the 60s, 70s or 80s anymore and engines run just fine at higher coolant temps.
Bill
The GM service manual states the following:
"The low speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 108°C (226°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 104°C (219°F). The high speed cooling fan is commanded on when the coolant temperature reaches 113°C (235°F). It is turned off if the coolant temperature lowers to 108°C (226°F). When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fan will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
We aren't living in the 60s, 70s or 80s anymore and engines run just fine at higher coolant temps.
Bill
Last edited by 63Corvette; 01-06-2016 at 04:20 PM.