[Z06] Normal Operating Temperature
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My car runs right at 190, but can climb up to 225 on 100° plus days before the fans come on. When the AC is on it stays under 210 I'm guessing because the fans turn on sooner?
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Mine always ran about 190-200 with the occasional jump to around 220 when in stop and go traffic.
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I just ook a ride and it hovered around 208. I made a couple of hard runs and afterwards it settled down to 204. The temperature was about 85 degrees as the sun was almost down.
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It actually makes a BIG difference.
With the AC on, the fan runs constantly. This acts to keep temps undercontrol unless you are stopped for a long period of time.
With the AC off, no fans run until the temperature threshold is met, somewhere around 225
I hope this helps you to understand how the system works
With the AC on, the fan runs constantly. This acts to keep temps undercontrol unless you are stopped for a long period of time.
With the AC off, no fans run until the temperature threshold is met, somewhere around 225
I hope this helps you to understand how the system works
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It actually makes a BIG difference.
With the AC on, the fan runs constantly. This acts to keep temps undercontrol unless you are stopped for a long period of time.
With the AC off, no fans run until the temperature threshold is met, somewhere around 225
I hope this helps you to understand how the system works
With the AC on, the fan runs constantly. This acts to keep temps undercontrol unless you are stopped for a long period of time.
With the AC off, no fans run until the temperature threshold is met, somewhere around 225
I hope this helps you to understand how the system works