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I need some reassurance that my C-5 is still operating correctly-or not:
I have a 2000 C-5 with 90,000 miles (my daily driver here in New England); it is 25 degrees F outside and while stationary at idle speed for 15 minutes the operating temerature went to ~220 to 225 d/f; the electric fans did not come on; with an increase in idle speed the temperature dropped to normal ~192 d/f.
When moving (ram air) the operating temp. returns and remains at 192 or lowere d/f.
Q's:
Does the 220-225 d/f sound normal when sitting even with low ambient temperates?
At what temp do the fans come on (they do operate in the summer with the a/c on).
Dave M.
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I have a 2000 C-5 with 90,000 miles (my daily driver here in New England); it is 25 degrees F outside and while stationary at idle speed for 15 minutes the operating temerature went to ~220 to 225 d/f; the electric fans did not come on; with an increase in idle speed the temperature dropped to normal ~192 d/f.
When moving (ram air) the operating temp. returns and remains at 192 or lowere d/f.
Q's:
Does the 220-225 d/f sound normal when sitting even with low ambient temperates?
At what temp do the fans come on (they do operate in the summer with the a/c on).
Dave M.
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Welcome aboard.
I would suggest that you ask your question in the C5 General Section below. That is where the most C5 owners will see and respond to your question.
I would suggest that you ask your question in the C5 General Section below. That is where the most C5 owners will see and respond to your question.
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Welcome! Have you checked the front of the radiator for road debris? You can only see it from under the car while it's up on a lift.
Have you checked the front of the radiator for road debris? You can only see it from under the car while it's up on a lift.
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