Running hotter now
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From: Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Running hotter now
When I purchased my 2000 auto the engine running temps usually reached 200's in heavy traffic but lately it's in the 230 range all the time. I've never changed the coolant and was thinking perhaps the thermostat was rusted and won't open fully.Is this visible when taken out? If thats the problem i'll just change the termostat and coolant. Any other parts should be changed at that time?
I will install the same thermostat as oem, 180 I believe, although I believe many in the forum have opted for 165, but the fuel usage will be higher?
Saludos and thanks for sharing your experience :chevy
I will install the same thermostat as oem, 180 I believe, although I believe many in the forum have opted for 165, but the fuel usage will be higher?
Saludos and thanks for sharing your experience :chevy
Le Mans Master
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Re: Running hotter now (titopr)
check out this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=579425
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
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From: The Nether Region IL
Re: Running hotter now (titopr)
I've never changed the coolant and was thinking perhaps the thermostat was rusted and won't open fully.Is this visible when taken out? If thats the problem i'll just change the termostat and coolant. Any other parts should be changed at that time?
:cheers:
[Modified by bandit_99, 1:46 PM 6/11/2003]
