Normal water operating temp
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3rd Gear
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From: Homosassa Florida
Normal water operating temp
What should the normal water operating temp be on a 93. What should the max be. On runs in traffic in Florida the gauge is enough to make me nervous. Been as high as 221.
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From: San Diego, Ca
Normal for any vehicle that uses an electrical fan(s) is whatever temperature that grounds the Relay(s) and from there a 5 to 6 degree drop. If it doesn't drop or climbs with the fan(s) running, there's a cooling system problem.
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Don't worry, the "check gauges" light will come on when it gets too hot.
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From: Whitehall Pa.
Some of the members have had luck with lower temp thermostats,the wetter agents that lower coolant temps and manual switches to kick their cooling fans on. But I agree that this is the normal operating temp for the C-4. Of course you could check in front of the radiator for debris also.
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