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Aug 16, 2008 | 11:12 AM

tomiboy

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coolant temp stuck in traffic

What kind of temps do you see when sitting in traffic? Anyone know what the proper range is?

thanks!!

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:20 AM

Modshack

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My '08 used to hit 215-220 in traffic. Put in a 160 thermostat and retuned the fans. Top temp now is around 200, 180-185 on the highway

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM

tomiboy

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Oh good! Last night I saw mine hit 212 on the DIC sitting in traffic. It did not continue to climb after that.

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:33 AM

Modshack

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Oh good! Last night I saw mine hit 212 on the DIC sitting in traffic. It did not continue to climb after that.

You're fine! The stock fan settings (in % of speed) gradually ramp up as the coolant temp rises. here's a stock chart:

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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Here in AZ I have seen as high as 238. I dont like it. Maybe I will replace with larger radiator for next summer. I already have a 160 stat and tune for fan settings.

Aug 16, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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You're fine! The stock fan settings (in % of speed) gradually ramp up as the coolant temp rises. here's a stock chart:

I'm curious about that chart. Why is it that the fan is never commanded to go to 100%? One would think once your temps reached 225 or so you'd want 100%.

Aug 16, 2008 | 12:59 PM

Modshack

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I'm curious about that chart. Why is it that the fan is never commanded to go to 100%? One would think once your temps reached 225 or so you'd want 100%.

Probably for fan longevity...dunno.

Aug 16, 2008 | 01:09 PM

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The hottest my car has ever gotten w/ the 160t-stat and retune is 210 in a displayed 102 degree heat w/ the A/C pumping in stop and go traffic. This is also with the 25% UD pulley that turns the waterpump slower. Back when I had the stock pulley, 205deg was as hot as it got.

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Aug 16, 2008 | 02:19 PM

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Here in AZ I have seen as high as 238. I dont like it. Maybe I will replace with larger radiator for next summer. I already have a 160 stat and tune for fan settings.

Aug 16, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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I'm curious about that chart. Why is it that the fan is never commanded to go to 100%? One would think once your temps reached 225 or so you'd want 100%.

Good Question

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tomiboy

what kind of temps do you see when sitting in traffic? Anyone know what the proper range is?

Thanks!!

230

Aug 16, 2008 | 06:44 PM

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rws.1

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241 stuck in Chicago bumper to bumper with 94 ambient on DIC

Aug 16, 2008 | 06:48 PM

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Oh good! Last night I saw mine hit 212 on the DIC sitting in traffic. It did not continue to climb after that.

Yep, I have seen it go as high as 220.

Aug 17, 2008 | 03:31 AM

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LS WON

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Oh good! Last night I saw mine hit 212 on the DIC sitting in traffic. It did not continue to climb after that.

My range is usually 192 to 212.

Aug 17, 2008 | 10:17 AM

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JRHAWK9

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yeah, that's normal. I have since put in a 160 thermo and on the highway my temps are around 176-183. If I leave it sit in traffic they will climb like normal because I have yet to get a tune.

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