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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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As a 'new' owner of a C6 I'd like to ask what the normal operating ranges (temp & pressure) are for engine oil. Any experience will be helpful...
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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I see from 200-220. Seems to be inline from what I've read.
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I posted the same thing about a week ago.

It seems the oil wants to run around 217 on mine, and water 197. The replies I got indicated this was about the norm for the C6. My C5's ran 205 - 210 for oil, and 190 for water.
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Thanks for the information! Although I have less than 1000 miles I'm finding temps 5-10 degrees higher. I'll take a 250 mile trip this weekend and post results.
JS...the info on your previous post helped!
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Originally Posted by HouVette
Thanks for the information! Although I have less than 1000 miles I'm finding temps 5-10 degrees higher. I'll take a 250 mile trip this weekend and post results.
JS...the info on your previous post helped!
Enjoy your trip
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