Normal operating temp question
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Racer
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From: scottsdale az
Normal operating temp question
For you guys that are in warm/hot climates does a coolant temp of 190 - 210 sound about right for extended driving? I did notice on my recent 1400 mile trip that sometimes going up hills or idling brought the temp close to 220.
comments please.
comments please.
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On summer days, mine typically runs from 201 to 205. If at a stoplight for a minute of so, it may go up to 210-212. Once I get moving, it goes back down. I would say that yours operates in the normal range.
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on long trips I have seen the temp rise pretty high (to those not previously seen) on steep inclines
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Drifting
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From: central NJ
I have a 160 stat because of the cow tune and it was so hot last week in NJ (about 100*) that my temp went to 210 in traffic, so i would think with stock stat that would be normal.... went down a little once i drove more.... 
same here