220 Normal?
Le Mans Master
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From: Morrill Nebraska
Hey, all I am saying is based upon my experience with automotive coolants, you should go by the manufacturer's recommendations. If you want to alter your system that is up to you since you sound like you have experience in that area, but don't tell the average guy on the street that it is OK to modify their cooling system. Engine rebuilds/replacements are not cheap.
Intermediate
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Yes, I had same concern. The analog gauge reading shows just under 220, but when calling up the digital display in the center cluster the actual temps read 208 to 210 for water and about 198 to 205 on the oil temp. these both fluctuate up and down a couple degrees when driving, and I tend to think are more accurate than the large analog unit. After a long drive they both settle at about 208 average even on a hot day. Yes, we had one of those so far here in Buffalo!
Race Director
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From: Texas Hill Country
Im in Texas and my analog gauge reads just under 220 mark and the digital readout confirms it at 217. Obviously the analog gauge is a "dummy light" and can remain in that middle position for a wide range of temps.
My car cruising 70MPH in May at 217.....radiator and thermostat are DEFINITELY on the short list.
My car cruising 70MPH in May at 217.....radiator and thermostat are DEFINITELY on the short list.
Melting Slicks
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From: Thomas Texas
It is easy to misinterpret the analogue gauge.
If you look closely at the markings, the needle is really pointing to just below 210° but since the needle is on the first "2" of the 220° numbers, you think its 220°. The gauge mark closest to the last digit or the "0" is 220°.
If you look closely at the markings, the needle is really pointing to just below 210° but since the needle is on the first "2" of the 220° numbers, you think its 220°. The gauge mark closest to the last digit or the "0" is 220°.
