Engine Temp running hotter than normal ??
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Engine Temp running hotter than normal ??
It caught my eye the other day....the engine temp was sitting at 240....I read a few articles indicating that 240 is not out of the norm. The problem is that I could swear it was never that high, and it seems as though the fan comes more than usual and is in a battle just to keep the temp at bay. The air temp is 55, and even very short trips get it up to 240. Is the thermostat going bad? Any advice or suggestions would be appretiated. I have checked under the front...no bags or debris on the front of the radiator. Thaxs-Jeff
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
how many miles on it, auto/manual, what year?
P.S. consider updating your profile with some info and maybe location with car year info like mine
P.S. consider updating your profile with some info and maybe location with car year info like mine
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by thevettenet CA
Check for debris clogging the radiator - these cars are regular Hoovers when it comes to picking up trash.
Check that then check your fluid... Could be your Thermostat sticking but highly unlikely.
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From: Schaumburg IL
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Originally Posted by thevettenet CA
Check for debris clogging the radiator - these cars are regular Hoovers when it comes to picking up trash.
and then also check the fluid too, Thermo could be sticking
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