Hebert2756

Question guys. I was driving my 2011 c6 today for about 1hr and the air temp was 72 degrees. When I pulled in the drive to let my wife out I felt the car surged a bit and the electric fans came on. I looked and it was running a little hot and when the fans came on it cooled right down. Is this right. I have had the car for about 2 months and have never heard the fans come on but the temps have been in the 50s and 60s.

huntfarm

Some numbers would be helpful. Miles on the clock? Water temp? Jealous of your 72 degree climate. However, it was 50 here in WC Indiana today. Our 2011 IOM GS coupe will warm right up to 200 degrees in city traffic. These cars like to go fast.

Hebert2756

The motor only has 5800 miles on it. We had been driving through an rv park for about 1hr real slow.

Hebert2756

It had been running about 200 but when the fan kicked in it was at about 220

Not So Fast

I find the temps go up and down rather quickly depending on driving conditions more so than outside temps, Mine seems to run just about the same temps summer or winter, maybe a little cooler in the winter but not much, it goes up in traffic or slow driving, pulling grades and then goes back down when moving along at speed. I've seen it get to 217 max in traffic. And the a/c vent system is always on auto
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Hebert2756

Yes I am not sure that is was 220 but it was above 200. But it went down instantly when that fan came on and I was sitting still.

huntfarm

Parades are the worst. Everyone wants us to carry them so they can be seen on a Corvette. One of our club members bought a '61 vert this Summer. First parade and she boiled over. "I feel the need for speed!"

jashmore1234

Hebert2756

The only reason I was worried is because I have done the same thing that I was doing yesterday and had no problem. I was just concerned that it was not that hot out and I dont think it should have run hot in the first place. I had just drove about 4 miles at 65 mph and turned into my neighborhood and drove 2 blocks pulled into the drive so my wife could get out and the fans came on high and I looked and it was at about 215 to 220. I do thank you guys for the response and the advice.

Spaceme1117

Landru

If fans turn on, AOK.
It's when they don't to be concerned, won't be hard telling.

Not So Fast

Don't know if its been mentioned but check to see if you picked up anything that could be blocking the underneath air flow that would affect the radiator Like a paper /plastic bag
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Dman302

Hebert2756

Thanks again everyone. I will be taking it out again today and enjoying another 70 degree day here in texas.

FatsWaller

Read this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1590738366 paying particular attention to post #6

What you are experiencing sounds completely normal to me. When I'm stuck in traffic with high ambient temps, the fan keeps the coolant between 221 - 223F, and that's with a DeWitts rad.

ruxvette

I'm confused. But, as it has been said, that's what the electric fan is there for...to cool things down when there is insufficient air flow.

Ben101er

Outside temps are not as big a factor as your rpms and speed. These engines love cool air and speed pulls it in. Sitting in traffic when it is 70 degrees will heat your engine quicker than driving on the interstate when temps are 120 degrees. I know, because when we went out west a couple of years ago, it got to 120 degrees and the vette handled it with no problem. As long as your fan was kicking on and keep the temperature around 200, you are fine.