coolant temp question
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coolant temp question
Had a 2001 with average coolant temp between 196 and 198 on a regular basis. Have now a 2003 with the average coolant temp around 188 to 190. It also seems the heater doesn't put out like the 2001. Any thoughts???
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Re: coolant temp question (hasbeen3727)
My 02 is usually around 195 - 198. Haven't heard of any thermostat changes for '03. :thumbs: :seeya
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Re: coolant temp question (Stock Man)
Thank you stock man for the time to respond to my inquiry. Others under C5 discussion indicate that the 2003's do run a little cooler ( around 190) no matter what the conditions. Interesiting- like you others with cars prior to 2003 have all said 196-198. Thanks again- Hasbeen3727
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Re: coolant temp question (hasbeen3727)
Welcome to the forum. Took mine on about an hour trip Saturday night and the coolant temp was 197. Heater worked fine.
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Re: coolant temp question (JDs00PewterCoupe)
If you have too high of a concentration of antifreeze the heater will not work as well. I ran into this problem with a VW Rabbit Diesel. Changed the AF and the heater stopped working (diesels don't put out much heat anyways) after screwing around with it for a week I took it to the dealer and they drained some coolant and added water and the heater started working again.
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Re: coolant temp question (Bill Dearborn)
Welcome to the Forum! :thumbs: My '01 runs about 194-198 degrees on the highway. Don't think GM changed the thermostat on later models. The anti-freeze solution/mix mentioned above sounds possible if your cooling system has been serviced recently. Keep an eye on the temps. You're probably fine. Enjoy your ride. :steering:
