2006 Operating Temperature
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From: TN
i hope someone else will answer as well, but i think that's normal when stuck in traffic or idling in a parking stop.
when you're moving at say 40 to 50 mph constantly, it should be a lot cooler , about 190 F or so.
for peace of mind look under it to make sure there aren't a bunch of leaves clogging up the radiator
when you're moving at say 40 to 50 mph constantly, it should be a lot cooler , about 190 F or so.
for peace of mind look under it to make sure there aren't a bunch of leaves clogging up the radiator
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My 2006 runs around 200 F most of the time, but I have seen it as high as 219 F when standing in traffic.
If you have time, check the front of your radiator for leaves or debris, and occasionally backflush the radiator fins on the engine side with a water hose to clean any debris caught in betweeen the fins. That could affect air flow for sure.
If you have time, check the front of your radiator for leaves or debris, and occasionally backflush the radiator fins on the engine side with a water hose to clean any debris caught in betweeen the fins. That could affect air flow for sure.
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From: WV
I agree, mine runs 194-196 when moving down the road with A/C off , with A/C on it runs about 199-200..It also depends on which thermostat you have in the car.. When I had a 187 degree stat it would run 190-194 , with the 195 stat I have in now it runs about 194-196 average .....WW
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Last edited by WW7; Sep 12, 2019 at 07:24 AM.
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