Temperatures
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Temperatures
I just did a flush and fill, and oil/filter change. I've only had the car for about 2 weeks, so I'm not very familiar with what temperatures are considered normal range.
When I'm just driving (freeway or city) coolant temp is about 160 - 165, and oil temp is about 170. If I get on it, or when I get off the freeway, temps go up to about 190 - 200 (coolant), and oil runs about 183. Is this average or normal, or is she running hot? What are the ranges it should be in?
It's a '85 coupe, 4+3, 92K
Thanks all - I'm learning
When I'm just driving (freeway or city) coolant temp is about 160 - 165, and oil temp is about 170. If I get on it, or when I get off the freeway, temps go up to about 190 - 200 (coolant), and oil runs about 183. Is this average or normal, or is she running hot? What are the ranges it should be in?
It's a '85 coupe, 4+3, 92K
Thanks all - I'm learning
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Re: Temperatures (Bob86ZZ4)
Actually, that's running pretty cool.
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Re: Temperatures (kirks518)
I have the same question for my '93. In traffic i run from 180-200 (depending on the day) and in dead stop parking lot traffic upto 210.
Been following this very close since i blew a rad hose on tuesday. At the time I also changed my stat, and did a flush.
Been following this very close since i blew a rad hose on tuesday. At the time I also changed my stat, and did a flush.
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Re: Temperatures (kirks518)
Rats! nearly every post I read makes me wonder if I have got that particular problem - sort of Corvette hypochondria I suppose. Anyway this time I'm worried about temperature. I am running the same kinds of temps as stated, but my oil temp is always 10 -20 degrees hotter than the water. Is that normal?
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