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Old May 12, 2017 | 04:58 PM
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Hey Guys,

Whats the normal Temp range (Coolant and Oil) for a C4? Whats norm/safe and at what temp does it start to be a problem?

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Hey Guys,

Whats the normal Temp range (Coolant and Oil) for a C4? Whats norm/safe and at what temp does it start to be a problem?

Thanks!
Year? 92 and up run hot.
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Mine is a 94...

Im looking for an actual temperature... Thanks!
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My 94 LT1 after coolant flush and rad fins cleaned runs just above 182 to 195 on hiway with 180 thermostat,coolant temps, up to 210-215 on digital gauge at long light or in real slow traffic, below 25 mph and oil temp is about 200-205 on gauge. but haven't checked digital gauge. Some run as high as 215-220 but may need rad. fins and condenser fins cleaned, mine was full of crap when I removed rad. to clean. When in traffic or at light I just turn on defrost to make fan come on before ecm tells it to at 225. both fans should come on by themselves if above 238.

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