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Old 03-16-2004, 11:31 PM
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My engine runs at 180 degrees when I'm crusing down the road, but if I let it idle for a while, or while waiting in a drive thru, the temp rises to 220 degrees and then the fans kick in and it drops back to 180.

Is this normal?

'94 sse bonny 180 stat
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It'* fairly normal. Mine does it, before and after a coolant flush
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If you idle in one place for extended periods, turn your climate control to Auto (or turn the AC on). This will cause both radiator fans to come on high speed.
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