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After several lengthy discussions with my selling dealer, I've determined my car is overdue for several major services (i.e. M7 trans fluid change, Diff change, coolant change, etc.) All of which they are refusing to cover so I've already done the trans and diff myself (the diff fluid looked dreadful).
My question here is in the pic below are these normal operating temps for the car? My previous 96 LT4 C4 would routinely run very
high water temps which was normal for a factory setup on that car. My 14 Z51 appears to run a water temp of 220 all day. Traffic, Highway, doesn't make a difference very similar to a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 I previously owned. Once warmed up it would maintain a constant water temp all day.
Also, the top Temp reading that just says "Engine" what exactly is that measuring? Block temp, Cylinder head temp? Just curious. Thanks in advance!
After several lengthy discussions with my selling dealer, I've determined my car is overdue for several major services (i.e. M7 trans fluid change, Diff change, coolant change, etc.) All of which they are refusing to cover so I've already done the trans and diff myself (the diff fluid looked dreadful).
My question here is in the pic below are these normal operating temps for the car? My previous 96 LT4 C4 would routinely run very
high water temps which was normal for a factory setup on that car. My 14 Z51 appears to run a water temp of 220 all day. Traffic, Highway, doesn't make a difference very similar to a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 I previously owned. Once warmed up it would maintain a constant water temp all day.
Also, the top Temp reading that just says "Engine" what exactly is that measuring? Block temp, Cylinder head temp? Just curious. Thanks in advance!
The analog gauge on the 2014s is messed up. Don't look at it..that digital engine # is your true water temp.
My 14 Z51 appears to run a water temp of 220 all day.
As the others said this is a bug in the 2014's analog display - it reads 220 once "warm" and just stays there. Drives me crazy read more here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
The digital read out is the accurate one and mine is always between 185 - 205 (once up to operating temp). 190 - 195 is pretty much its constant average.
You expected those services to be covered under warranty?
No I don't expect services to be warrantable. But I was told at purchase (50,200 mi and 5+ years since in service date) it was fully serviced and ready to roll. Aside from an oil change In the first month I had to do front brakes (pads and rotors), trans and diff service, clutch fluid service and now the coolant all of which was never done. Typical dealer BS.
Last edited by Chris P.; Jun 14, 2019 at 05:28 PM.
No I don't expect services to be warrantable. But I was told at purchase (50,200 mi and 5+ years since in service date) it was fully serviced and ready to roll. Aside from an oil change In the first month I had to do front brakes (pads and rotors), trans and diff service, clutch fluid service and now the coolant all of which was never done. Typical dealer BS.
Did you buy it USED or GM CERTIFIED? If Certified, you may actually have a leg to stand on here.
2014 C7 Z51 operating temps?
read more here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
