Corvette engines CAN run without coolant?
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Awesome info .... I knew that the engine in my STS Caddy is advertised to run up to 50 miles without coolant and without harm, even though I'd not like to try it... part of the reason for the ability is, according to a GM engineer, thanks to the larger oil capacity, VS other engines, which I can see somewhat, and also to the use of Dexcool, which I can't see, but he claims it impregnates the bock......
I guess the vette engines should have the same features....
I guess the vette engines should have the same features....
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Good information
On a side note: Enquiring minds want to know.....Buckskinner, are you for real? You gotta be a Yale graduate or and MIT grad to consistently type your posts in "hillbillyeze" the way you do.
On a side note: Enquiring minds want to know.....Buckskinner, are you for real? You gotta be a Yale graduate or and MIT grad to consistently type your posts in "hillbillyeze" the way you do.
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On a serious note though, I wonder if you can trick the PCM to engage this feature while driving on the highway regardless of temps... via in-line switch or something (not crazy enough to try it on mine obviously). Would it work similar to the other V8s on the market that shut down half their cylinders as well? Of course, that 35mph limit would be a little annoying...
Think of it as driving around on a donut tire....theoretically it's there for you to drive on, but definitely not meant for speed or extended use.
To trick the engine into thinking that it's in this power-saver mode could wind up doing far more bad than good as a result, and what would have cost an extra $25.00 at the pump, may cost you $1,500+ in the repair shop.
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I immediatly thought of that also, but reading a bit more on how the "active fuel management" works, it actually disengages the lifters (via selinoids i believe) to stop the intake and exhaust valves from working. It actually uses the compression and decompression to assist with the rotating mass, vs just pulling off 4 spark plug wires, the other 4 cyl would have to work pretty hard to deal with the compression stroke, etc.
If you don't believe me go and take the rockers off 4 cylinders and try to turn the engine over by hand!
