Is this Normal?
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Racer
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From: Albany OR
Is this Normal?
Ok, I'm still getting used to my new C5. Today has been the warmest day yet, 80-83 degrees outside. I'm sitting in traffic and watching the temp gauge. It climbs to 227 at it's highest, and never below 220 until I get moving steadily. Should I get a 180 degree stat? Is this the normal range for hot weather driving? Also, I was watching the volt meter and it's charging anywhere from 12.9-13.2 volts. Most cars that I have owned are usually up around 13.8-13.9. I suppose as long as its above 12.0 it should be charging. Also, oil pressure drops to ~22psi on these hot days while idling hot, goes up to ~40 when under accel or cruising. Sorry so long, just trying to get to know my new baby.
Thanks :steering:
Thanks :steering:
Racer
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From: Portland OR
Re: Is this Normal? (vettatude)
Bill - These all sound "normal" to me. I have the same experience while sitting in traffic. Changing to a 180 degree thermostat will not help. The most common remedy is lowering the PCM programmed set point for fan turn on. I have seen no explanation why the factory setting for the fans is so high.
Alan
Alan
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From: clarkston mich
Re: Is this Normal? (vettatude)
Yes this is normal for temps, your stage one cooling fan comes on somewhere around 229 & off at 220, Your 2nd stage fans come on & off about 10* higher then the 1st stage. If you want your car to run cooler then you will need to change these on off fan settings, there's several ways you can do that. :) :cheers:
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Re: Is this Normal? (alc2001)
Bill - These all sound "normal" to me. I have the same experience while sitting in traffic. Changing to a 180 degree thermostat will not help. The most common remedy is lowering the PCM programmed set point for fan turn on. I have seen no explanation why the factory setting for the fans is so high.
Alan
Alan
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Racer
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From: Albany OR
Re: Is this Normal? (C5FAST HAND)
Thanks for all the replys. I don't know why I didn't think of water wetter, I run it in the Mustang and 4-runner. What ways are there to change the fan on temp? A custom chip or other device?
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Re: Is this Normal? (vettatude)
Your oil pressure is fine. Actually I believe the book thinks 6pds is ok at idle (gasp) I think they wanted 40psi at 4K. The old 10 psi for every 1000rpm is ok for older conventional oil engines but the newer stuff is fine at 40psi. Anything more is just wasted HP.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Is this Normal? (Michael Joslyn)
Your temps sound normal and so does your oil pressure. When my oil is hot (220+), my pressure drops to around 20psi at idle.
Your voltage seems low though, mine runs from 13.4 up to 13.9.
Your voltage seems low though, mine runs from 13.4 up to 13.9.
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Re: Is this Normal? (CAPN17)
Try adding some redline water wetter, you should see a 15 to 20 degree drop in temps, I did.
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From: clarkston mich
Re: Is this Normal? (mr_dakota)
"need to change these on off fan settings, there's several ways you can do that."
What are some of the ways to do that?
What are some of the ways to do that?
I just checked & if you do a search do it on fans, not fan settings :smash:
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Re: Is this Normal? (MagRed01Atty)
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Re: Is this Normal? (vettatude)
Hard to believe but if you run the a/c the engine runs cooler - because the fan is on. I have turned mine on in traffic, then off on the open road - top or no top. I think the battery condition determines the charging voltage - your battery must be in good shape. Enjoy your car! :thumbs: