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May 21, 2009 | 04:57 PM

Havelock

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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.

May 21, 2009 | 05:03 PM

Muffin

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That's about right. These Glass Wonders are built to run hotter.

May 21, 2009 | 05:24 PM

SunCr

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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.

May 21, 2009 | 05:54 PM

blben4

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That's about normal, my '95 runs 200 to 230 in traffic.

May 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM

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Don't worry, the "check gauges" light will come on when it gets too hot.

May 21, 2009 | 06:15 PM

iamfine2

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I concur.
My 1995 with the a/c on runs between 195 and 230.
I use the digital guage on the dash to be sure, the analog tends to read higher.

May 25, 2009 | 07:17 PM

Havelock

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Thanks for the info, it's nice to have company

May 26, 2009 | 08:18 AM

RedVette84

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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.