operating Temp.
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operating Temp.
Hi all, can someone give me the perameters concerning temp. ranges on an LT-1? I have a '96 auto that I just got and I think it is running hot. I know with the Aluminum heads, this could cause problems so I'm concerned. What is the normal temp during city driving and the max. That it should ever reach? Also, the car has 100k on it so the dex cool prob. needs changing. To properly flush this system should I take it to a vette shop? Any info will help. Thanks! Tom
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190-200 at cruise would be within reason, the thermostat doesnt open until 180
idling it'll get to ~230F and should then come back down
dont trust the analog gauge, its not linear
idling it'll get to ~230F and should then come back down
dont trust the analog gauge, its not linear
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Originally Posted by vader86
190-200 at cruise would be within reason, the thermostat doesnt open until 180
idling it'll get to ~230F and should then come back down
dont trust the analog gauge, its not linear
idling it'll get to ~230F and should then come back down
dont trust the analog gauge, its not linear
