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Apr 19, 2007 | 05:28 PM

Marcs c5

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coolant temp question?

At what coolant temp would you consider a problem? (2003 Z06)

Apr 19, 2007 | 05:35 PM

vettenuts

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If its stock, it can hit 230 easy.

Apr 19, 2007 | 05:40 PM

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well, thats what my car hit today(230). I guess I dont have a problem then. The car is stock with about 17000 mi.

Apr 19, 2007 | 06:41 PM

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On the freeway it should be around 170-190. In town or while idling 200-230 tops. After that I would start checking things

Apr 19, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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If I remember correctly, the fans don't come on until 228. I ended up buying a Vinci fan switch and set it to come on at 208, off at 201. It only comes on in traffic and with the stock thermostat allows the oil to reach a good temperature.

Apr 19, 2007 | 06:56 PM

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On the freeway it should be around 170-190. In town or while idling 200-230 tops. After that I would start checking things

Apr 19, 2007 | 08:44 PM

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If it is only heating up sitting in traffic, check for debris in front of the radiator and a/c condensor.

Apr 20, 2007 | 08:11 AM

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If it is only heating up sitting in traffic, check for debris in front of the radiator and a/c condensor.

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I'd be concerned at 235 degrees or above. Good idea to check the radiator area for debris.

Apr 20, 2007 | 08:16 AM

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or it might be your thermostat going bad too. You can always get a cooler thermostat and have a tuner just reset your fans. Im running the 160 and sitting in traffic at 85 degrees (for about 20 mins) and it never got over 180. Good Luck