Operating temp
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Operating temp
Picked up a C7 this week and I am noticing the engine operating temp at out 220 degrees. This is about 20 deg warmer than my C6.
Is this normal?
Does I cool down after break in?
Is this normal?
Does I cool down after break in?
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From: Wichita Kansas
No difference between 35 degrees and 95 degrees outside other than at 95 the fans came on and op temperature still 220 !!! Wayne
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Cliff notes: The mechanical temp gauge is NOT showing 220. It's showing around 205. The 220 marking on the gauge face is very misleading.
If I really want to know the correct temp, I use the gauge in Perf. And my C7 (Z51, M7) has never gone above 212 and that was in 95+ outside temps and under load. At idle, even in hot outside temps, it never goes above 205.
If I really want to know the correct temp, I use the gauge in Perf. And my C7 (Z51, M7) has never gone above 212 and that was in 95+ outside temps and under load. At idle, even in hot outside temps, it never goes above 205.
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Cliff notes: The mechanical temp gauge is NOT showing 220. It's showing around 205. The 220 marking on the gauge face is very misleading.
If I really want to know the correct temp, I use the gauge in Perf. And my C7 (Z51, M7) has never gone above 212 and that was in 95+ outside temps and under load. At idle, even in hot outside temps, it never goes above 205.
If I really want to know the correct temp, I use the gauge in Perf. And my C7 (Z51, M7) has never gone above 212 and that was in 95+ outside temps and under load. At idle, even in hot outside temps, it never goes above 205.
