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Old 09-07-2005, 01:13 AM
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Hey, my car temp is usually running at 220, is this to high, and i still have the stock thermo.

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that does seem a little warm. normally they run about 200. you say the thermostat is stock. is it the original? or just the stock setting?
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It has never been changed to my knowing, so whatever that means, i jsut know my dad said that he thought that the car might be running a little to hot, so i figured i would ask you guys, he was thinking one fan my not be working.
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Well I mean, if its stock everything else is probably stock and could use a tune up. It seems fine......Though, is this city driving or highway?
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Its around 210 to 220 on both highway and city driving.
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Its around 210 to 220 on both highway and city driving.
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Too hot. And a thermostat change won't help that. I suggest you get your cooling system flow-checked. This could be a failing water pump or a clogged radiator core. Or as simple as a bad coolant sensor.
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brandon! You're from RENTON?! I'm right down the road from you. that'* awsome! Anyways, I'd say get a coolant flush and put a drilled 180F thermostat.
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Too hot. And a thermostat change won't help that. I suggest you get your cooling system flow-checked. This could be a failing water pump or a clogged radiator core. Or as simple as a bad coolant sensor.
Is that supposed to be the same for NA engines as well, running in 90* days? I remember in Kansas getting up to 240ish on the interstate, then going back down real fast.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Too hot. And a thermostat change won't help that. I suggest you get your cooling system flow-checked. This could be a failing water pump or a clogged radiator core. Or as simple as a bad coolant sensor.
Is that supposed to be the same for NA engines as well, running in 90* days? I remember in Kansas getting up to 240ish on the interstate, then going back down real fast.

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that is not good for any car.


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