Record heat.. 112F outside ( San Antonio Tx )
06-30-2013, 10:49 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Record heat.. 112F outside ( San Antonio Tx )
With this crazy heat past few days I noticed my 2005 Corvette running at 235-240F, once I hit highway it would drop to 220-225... Is this normal? I have not driven this car in that kinda heat... I know those in Az and Vegas see 120-130F what are you doing beside staying inside
06-30-2013, 11:01 PM
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I haven't noticed any change and I drove when it was 119,I believe Sat., mine is a 2010 GS.
I didn't think it was so terribly hot,but you know the news media,they talk to us in a condescending way,like we don't know to drink a lot of water. Of course as they say here,its a dry heat. It will be miserable when the monsoon arrives and I believe its here now. It always takes high heat at the end of June to bring on the monsoon. So,it won't be dry until the middle of Sept.
I think if you're concerned about running a little hot,bring it in and have someone check it out.
I didn't think it was so terribly hot,but you know the news media,they talk to us in a condescending way,like we don't know to drink a lot of water. Of course as they say here,its a dry heat. It will be miserable when the monsoon arrives and I believe its here now. It always takes high heat at the end of June to bring on the monsoon. So,it won't be dry until the middle of Sept.
I think if you're concerned about running a little hot,bring it in and have someone check it out.
06-30-2013, 11:20 PM
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Melting Slicks
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My confusion was if this running a little hot was due to an underlying engine issue or the heat outside.Vararam intake didn't like that hot air.
07-01-2013, 06:23 AM
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07-01-2013, 08:07 AM
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Safety Car
Report back after you've been there a few days...
After 109 here Saturday, I took the dog for a walk yesterday and 95 felt cool!
07-01-2013, 09:02 AM
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07-01-2013, 10:30 AM
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Racer
I am in San Antonio as well - how about engine heat soak and hood paint damage?
Very good question. I did not drive the car on Saturday - was in the garage, dying as I was washing, polishing. At least the polish and wax flowed nicely!
Last edited by twinarrow99; 07-01-2013 at 04:12 PM.
07-01-2013, 12:17 PM
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Melting Slicks
I am a little north of you but my coolant temps hit 221 last Fri in traffic...highest ever since I bought my '08 new. I'm old school and don't like coolant temps over 200. Am considering a 160 deg thermostat...
P.S. We have a little higher humidity/dew point here in TX than you guys in AZ or NV which may account for the slightly higher temps.
P.S. We have a little higher humidity/dew point here in TX than you guys in AZ or NV which may account for the slightly higher temps.
Last edited by beepster; 07-01-2013 at 12:19 PM.
07-01-2013, 03:04 PM
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Spent Saturday on the race track at the Streets of Willow (part of Willow Springs in Rosamond, CA). 116* air temps. Coolant temps were around 240* at the end of each session. The car ran like a champ 
Coolant temps were a leisurely 195* during the 80 mile drive back to LA at roughly 80mph with the a/c on.
Coolant temps were a leisurely 195* during the 80 mile drive back to LA at roughly 80mph with the a/c on.
07-01-2013, 11:49 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I have owned mine 4 years never seen it above 225 max, drove all yesterday and today never went over 220... Might put a 160 as stated above bc our factory one doesn't fully open till well above 220