Ideal temps for a 96 LT1 (ALL)

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Jul 7, 2005 | 08:59 PM

96_LT1

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Ideal temps for a 96 LT1 (ALL)

Hi, I was wondering if someone could tell me the ideal temps my vette should be showing in everyday driving, im after all the temps the standard guages will tell me, i mean oil temp, coolant etc etc.

Thanks

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:13 PM

RadPolo96

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From: Round Rock,Austin, Texas

Mine runs about 180 on the tranny and about 190 or so idle in traffic with both fans on. The engine runs 170-180 driving on the highway and this is all in Texas in 100 degree weather. My oil is probaly 280 or so I never really look at oil temp. Its stays well in its parameters.

Jul 8, 2005 | 07:54 AM

runner140*

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

My 1996 A4 with 96000 on the clock runs an average of 190 coolant and oil temp of 197 and that as of today in South Florida.

Jul 8, 2005 | 07:00 PM

ralter

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From: Sioux City IA

gauges

the analog gauges are very unreliable and inaccurate. The digital ones are usually right on. Water Temp should always run slightly higher than your thermostat temp.

Jul 28, 2005 | 09:06 PM

66grandsport

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From: Keller Texas

1994 in Texas running 210-240 in Texas

Is there any secret to your lower running temps. lower thermostat, aluminum radiator,ect? My 94 was 210-240 in the 100s last week in DFW. Help.

Jul 28, 2005 | 10:02 PM

RIISITAS

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From: Las Vegas NV

Left work today and took the Vette (96 LT1) on a road trip west of Las Vegas out near Death Valley. The AC was cold and the Vette handled great. Passed quite a few cars climbing through the mountain passes. Outside temps got as high as 129 degrees. Here's some temps I saw on the digital display with the AC on (Totally stock cooling system):

1. Inside cockpit temp before I started 151 degrees (Digital thermometer on the seat.)
2. Highway engine temp 70 to 80 MPH 205 - 215 degrees
3. Highway oil temp 70 to 80 MPH 220 - 235 degrees (Mobil 1)
4. Highway trans temp 70 to 80 MPH 220 - 225 degrees
5. Town (Slow traffic) engine temp in traffic 210 to 230 degrees
6. Town (Slow traffic) oil temp 225 - 239 degrees
7. Town (Slow traffic) trans temp 220 - 230 degrees