What's the normal operating temp ?
Drifting
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From: cinnaminson n.j.
St. Jude Donor '14
Maybe in traffic. The fans don't come on low speed until 225, high 235. The stock thermostat is 195. If your car runs around 195-200 on the highway, it's probably ok. Make sure the front sir deflector is in place, coolant is full and there are no airflow obstructions to the radiator.
Hopefully Bill Curlee will post some more info and links for you. Sometimes debris gets in between the radiator and ac condenser.
Hopefully Bill Curlee will post some more info and links for you. Sometimes debris gets in between the radiator and ac condenser.
Last edited by martysauto; Mar 9, 2014 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Typo
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
That's a little high, not alarming, but higher than any I've owned normally run. Check for leaves and debris between the radiator and condensor for the a/c. Everything sucks up in from the bottom and gets stuck in there. That may cool you down to around 200-210 where my stock C5's have always run.
Melting Slicks
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From: las vegas nv.
In 70 deg weather cruising should be right around 200--warmer temps it will run alittle warmer--standing traffic a couple of minutes in hot weather 90-100-likely around 225 but cool right down when moving to around 205--look for any crap around the rad.--your temps seem alittle high but not alarming--
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In 70 deg weather cruising should be right around 200--warmer temps it will run alittle warmer--standing traffic a couple of minutes in hot weather 90-100-likely around 225 but cool right down when moving to around 205--look for any crap around the rad.--your temps seem alittle high but not alarming--
Instructor
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From: Tempe Arizona
I think you might have a problem if you are running that temperature in February. The stock thermostat opens at 180, the low fans come on at 185 if the A/C is on, and 226 is it's off. Just as important is to notice how fast the temperature comes down if it gets to 230. Not to worry though, this forum has many suggestions to get that temperature down. One reason it runs so hot is help keep emissions down. Problem is, it works great in Michigan, not so great in Phoenix.