Total noob, how do these temps look?
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Heel & Toe
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Total noob, how do these temps look?
1995 Coupe Automatic
Took her out this morning for my second - and final - test drive. The 40 minute drive was flawless. It was somewhere between 38-43 degrees out and this was after running it semi hard and cruising on the interstate for about 20 minutes if I remember correctly.
Wanted to see how these gauge temps/numbers look for idle since I have no idea where they should be. (http://imgur.com/Go2CUaa). Picking her up either tomorrow afternoon or Saturday if all goes well.
Thanks so much
Took her out this morning for my second - and final - test drive. The 40 minute drive was flawless. It was somewhere between 38-43 degrees out and this was after running it semi hard and cruising on the interstate for about 20 minutes if I remember correctly.
Wanted to see how these gauge temps/numbers look for idle since I have no idea where they should be. (http://imgur.com/Go2CUaa). Picking her up either tomorrow afternoon or Saturday if all goes well.
Thanks so much
Last edited by cgw1529; Nov 13, 2014 at 06:09 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Dublin CA
Press the GAUGE button until the temp reading comes up. This is more accurate reading that the dial. These cars run much warmer, so you would expect to see the temp around 220. I would think it should be a little cooler it the outside temp was high 30's to low 40's. Note that the fan for the radiator does not turn on until 228 degrees.
You can help keep the car a little cooler with a lower thermostat, good block/radiator flush and clean out any debris build up in front of the radiator. You will have to remove the plastic cover that is over the radiator and AC condenser. If you really want to do it right, find someone to re-program the computer to turn on the fans much earlier than 228.
You can help keep the car a little cooler with a lower thermostat, good block/radiator flush and clean out any debris build up in front of the radiator. You will have to remove the plastic cover that is over the radiator and AC condenser. If you really want to do it right, find someone to re-program the computer to turn on the fans much earlier than 228.
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Heel & Toe
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Press the GAUGE button until the temp reading comes up. This is more accurate reading that the dial. These cars run much warmer, so you would expect to see the temp around 220. I would think it should be a little cooler it the outside temp was high 30's to low 40's. Note that the fan for the radiator does not turn on until 228 degrees.
You can help keep the car a little cooler with a lower thermostat, good block/radiator flush and clean out any debris build up in front of the radiator. You will have to remove the plastic cover that is over the radiator and AC condenser. If you really want to do it right, find someone to re-program the computer to turn on the fans much earlier than 228.
You can help keep the car a little cooler with a lower thermostat, good block/radiator flush and clean out any debris build up in front of the radiator. You will have to remove the plastic cover that is over the radiator and AC condenser. If you really want to do it right, find someone to re-program the computer to turn on the fans much earlier than 228.
Melting Slicks
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If the car runs around 200 when going down the road, that is fine. When stopped with the motor running the temps should climb to about 229, when the fans come on at slow speed. When the fans come on the temps should drop.
If this is what it does, there is no need to go to a lower temp thermostat and reprogram the fans, for street use. If you are racing, then it may be different. Cleaning the radiator of road debris and giving the cooling system a good flush and new coolant is always a good idea.
If this is what it does, there is no need to go to a lower temp thermostat and reprogram the fans, for street use. If you are racing, then it may be different. Cleaning the radiator of road debris and giving the cooling system a good flush and new coolant is always a good idea.
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Heel & Toe
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If the car runs around 200 when going down the road, that is fine. When stopped with the motor running the temps should climb to about 229, when the fans come on at slow speed. When the fans come on the temps should drop.
If this is what it does, there is no need to go to a lower temp thermostat and reprogram the fans, for street use. If you are racing, then it may be different. Cleaning the radiator of road debris and giving the cooling system a good flush and new coolant is always a good idea.
If this is what it does, there is no need to go to a lower temp thermostat and reprogram the fans, for street use. If you are racing, then it may be different. Cleaning the radiator of road debris and giving the cooling system a good flush and new coolant is always a good idea.
Burning Brakes
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Race Director
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From: Anaheim CA
Keep in mind that the thermostat determines the minimum temperature when the engine is hot. It won't get any cooler than the thermostat.
That said, my car with a 195° thermostat will run at about 180° on the freeway when the outside temperature is cold. I have checked the AC Delco thermostat and it is stamped 195°, so it appears to have a wide tolerance. They depend on melting wax to work, so they're not the most precise things...
That said, my car with a 195° thermostat will run at about 180° on the freeway when the outside temperature is cold. I have checked the AC Delco thermostat and it is stamped 195°, so it appears to have a wide tolerance. They depend on melting wax to work, so they're not the most precise things...
Racer
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From: Okehampton Devon
I must've hit mine by mistake the first time. Couldn't understand where all my fuel had gone. Then it seemed to come back and keep getting fuller and fuller. Turned out to be coolant temp!! This car's too clever for me..........
Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
That said, my car with a 195° thermostat will run at about 180°
something wrong because running at 180 with 195 stat is not possible
something wrong because running at 180 with 195 stat is not possible
Instructor
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From: Carrollton TX
What I've generally observed with mine ('96) the temp will run approximately 15 to 20 degrees over the value of the thermostat.
When I had the 160 installed I would average 180 degrees. Now, with the 180 installed I average 205 - 210.
Either one will work for wintertime (here in Texas), but I'll likely install the 160 come spring...
When I had the 160 installed I would average 180 degrees. Now, with the 180 installed I average 205 - 210.
Either one will work for wintertime (here in Texas), but I'll likely install the 160 come spring...