What is "normal" engine temp. for C6?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Palm Coast, FL
What is "normal" engine temp. for C6?
I only have about 260 miles on the car and lately had time to start noticing different things. For example, the coolant temp. seems to stay around 199-201 degrees. Is this normal for the C6 (during the break-in period)? Not that the break-in period should matter. I installed a billet aluminum grill recently and I think the car was running around the same temp before but I'm not sure. Would appreciate any imput on this so I can be sure the car isn't driving on the hot side with this grille installed. 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Palm Coast, FL
Ahhhhhhhhh Good! Looks like the grille I installed has not affected the normal cooling capacity of the car. With the a/c off, its normal temp. seems to be 199-201 degrees F. Thanks, I feel better now-whew(as they say, eh?)!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Palm Coast, FL
Thanks
Thanks alot y'all; according to your input, my C6 seems to be operating in the normal range(yours too, I guess) or were all over heating 
At least now I can put that issue to rest; mine is auto, vert. base suspension and by the way, this is with the air off. Matter of fact, I've only used the air one time so far. Hard to put the damn top up. Great Car.
At least now I can put that issue to rest; mine is auto, vert. base suspension and by the way, this is with the air off. Matter of fact, I've only used the air one time so far. Hard to put the damn top up. Great Car.
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Le Mans Master
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Don't worry about anything under 215dF, and don't really worry until it gets above 220dF. These engines are designed to run hot, and the hotter they run the more efficient they become (fuel economy wise). Mine sees about 205s in traffic in Texas 102dF days.
