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Dec 15, 2013 | 03:26 PM

SRQStingray

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Normal coolant temperature

OK, this may be a dumb question, but at what temperature should the coolant be in normal driving? Mine is at 220. I assume since it is midpoint on the gauge, it is where it should be.

Dec 15, 2013 | 03:30 PM

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That's the normal for my analog gauge, also. But I think the digital pocket gauge reads differently. If I ever get to drive it again (snow everywhere) I'll double-check it.

Dec 15, 2013 | 03:32 PM

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Dec 15, 2013 | 03:35 PM

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That's the normal for my analog gauge, also. But I think the digital pocket gauge reads differently. If I ever get to drive it again (snow everywhere) I'll double-check it.

My digital reads about 10 degrees lower, 210.

Dec 15, 2013 | 04:16 PM

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My digital reads about 10 degrees lower, 210.

Begs the question - which one is right?

Dec 15, 2013 | 04:20 PM

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Dec 15, 2013 | 04:22 PM

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Dec 15, 2013 | 04:37 PM

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Does anyone know what thermostat the LT1 has in it? Because with both my C5 and my C6 the coolant temperature would run at between 190-194 at a steady highway cruise (higher in stop and go traffic though), but both of them also came stock with cooler thermostats than other GM engines. But perhaps the LT1 is running a hotter one now?