[Z06] 2001 ZO6 coolant temp??
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3rd Gear
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2001 ZO6 coolant temp??
Hello,
I recently bought my Z and have noticed my temp gauge stays around 190-200 degrees at 40mph and decreases somewhat with higher speed.
I usually take the wife out shopping with the Z and I sit in the car with the ac running waiting for her return. Not much on shopping and here in Charleston S.C. you can get killed in a parking lot.
After 20 minutes at idle the car has heated up to near 225 degrees without any warning alarms. At this point I shut it down to cool off , but I don't hear any fans running. Anyway, when I get going again on the road she finally cools down with the ac off after two or three miles.
So, at what temp can I expect to get an alarm ? I notice the gauge shows red at around 245- 250 degrees. What is normal temp range? Do I need to worry about these temps. Maybe I have a sticky thermostat? All fluids are normal. Thx for your help. Oh, the car is completely stock with 14k on the odometer.
remnant333
I recently bought my Z and have noticed my temp gauge stays around 190-200 degrees at 40mph and decreases somewhat with higher speed.
I usually take the wife out shopping with the Z and I sit in the car with the ac running waiting for her return. Not much on shopping and here in Charleston S.C. you can get killed in a parking lot.
After 20 minutes at idle the car has heated up to near 225 degrees without any warning alarms. At this point I shut it down to cool off , but I don't hear any fans running. Anyway, when I get going again on the road she finally cools down with the ac off after two or three miles.
So, at what temp can I expect to get an alarm ? I notice the gauge shows red at around 245- 250 degrees. What is normal temp range? Do I need to worry about these temps. Maybe I have a sticky thermostat? All fluids are normal. Thx for your help. Oh, the car is completely stock with 14k on the odometer.
remnant333
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From: Loveland CO
i have a 03 z06 i think my shows red at 260 but but i have seen 230 alot of times driving in stop and go traffic in the day but like you said you drive a couple miles it will drop and the coolent will drop as well i never heard alarm go off so i dont know what temp it would take to set it off but you should be fine
Last edited by 03z06BLK; Sep 15, 2007 at 11:59 PM.
Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
clean out the debris..............
Clean out the debris from the radiator fins. The air inlet acts like a vacuum an collects grass and leaves, ect. Take off the radiator shroud and clean all that out. I suspect most of us have a debris screen that covers the radiator inlet area. Anyway this is the 1st place that I'd look for a fix.
dD 2001 QS Z06
dD 2001 QS Z06
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3rd Gear
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thx for info
Thank you for sharing your expertise. I will try the reprogramming of fans like you said " turning off then turning on AC while sitting at idle.
Gee, that is some range of coolant temp from 187 - 230 plus. Must be why Chevy wants us to use synthetic oil/ Well thank again, Nice Site !
remnant
Gee, that is some range of coolant temp from 187 - 230 plus. Must be why Chevy wants us to use synthetic oil/ Well thank again, Nice Site !
remnant
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Like stated above by another poster, clean out your radiator area. You wouldn't believe how much stuff can find its way in there. Then buy two bottles of Redline Water Wetter. My 2001 would get as hot as 225-230 while stopped in traffic. After cleaning the radiator area, a coolant flush, and two bottles of Water Wetter, it only gets to about 205-210.
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Hello,
I recently bought my Z and have noticed my temp gauge stays around 190-200 degrees at 40mph and decreases somewhat with higher speed.
I usually take the wife out shopping with the Z and I sit in the car with the ac running waiting for her return. Not much on shopping and here in Charleston S.C. you can get killed in a parking lot.
After 20 minutes at idle the car has heated up to near 225 degrees without any warning alarms. At this point I shut it down to cool off , but I don't hear any fans running. Anyway, when I get going again on the road she finally cools down with the ac off after two or three miles.
So, at what temp can I expect to get an alarm ? I notice the gauge shows red at around 245- 250 degrees. What is normal temp range? Do I need to worry about these temps. Maybe I have a sticky thermostat? All fluids are normal. Thx for your help. Oh, the car is completely stock with 14k on the odometer.
remnant333
I recently bought my Z and have noticed my temp gauge stays around 190-200 degrees at 40mph and decreases somewhat with higher speed.
I usually take the wife out shopping with the Z and I sit in the car with the ac running waiting for her return. Not much on shopping and here in Charleston S.C. you can get killed in a parking lot.
After 20 minutes at idle the car has heated up to near 225 degrees without any warning alarms. At this point I shut it down to cool off , but I don't hear any fans running. Anyway, when I get going again on the road she finally cools down with the ac off after two or three miles.
So, at what temp can I expect to get an alarm ? I notice the gauge shows red at around 245- 250 degrees. What is normal temp range? Do I need to worry about these temps. Maybe I have a sticky thermostat? All fluids are normal. Thx for your help. Oh, the car is completely stock with 14k on the odometer.
remnant333
If the temps still bother you, your next step is a lower temp thermostat and some one who can program your fans to come on earlier.
