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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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I need to know what are the normal operating temps for ,engine coolant, trans temp,oil temp ,for a 08 auto trans convert,and what is the recomended tork settings for stock wheels. Thanks
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Try doing a search.
Plenty of opinions out there.
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I think oil and tranny are normally around 217-221 stock from what I can remeber. Coolant was a little higher. From what I can remeber the torque for the wheels was 100-115 ft lbs.
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I think oil and tranny are normally around 217-221 stock from what I can remeber. Coolant was a little higher. From what I can remeber the torque for the wheels was 100-115 ft lbs.
Coolant fan comes on at 204* and is fully on at 235* Overtemp warning is 256*

Wheel torque is 100#

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Coolant fan comes on at 204* and is fully on at 235* Overtemp warning is 256*

Wheel torque is 100#

I was pretty dang close. The ol memory aint too bad I guess.
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Originally Posted by johnodrake
Coolant fan comes on at 204* and is fully on at 235* Overtemp warning is 256*

Wheel torque is 100#
unless you have a tstat 160 degree, then coolant runs 180-190
trans the same, oil temp 200.
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Thanks for the response, i just got a used 2008 convert,i seem to get the fever every 10 years this is 5th one and the best one,i believe in new technology, this is some machine....
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