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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Just wondering where this typically should be. Mine runs between 189 and 196 so far. Does that sound about right?

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Sounds fine to me considering the weather. It can run hotter with no problem.
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Sounds fine to me considering the weather. It can run hotter with no problem.
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A lot run upwards of 230*. The car has a 212* thermostat in it.
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I'd say thats about spot on. Mine ran hotter in Vegas but about the same as you here in England.

You have 2 fans that can each run at low or high speeds to increase the amount of cooling air. Depending on how hot you're running depends on which fans cut in at what rate. The high speed fans cut in at 235 but you won't get a "Coolant Over Temp" warning until 256*

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