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06-18-2009, 09:13 PM
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Temp So I bought my camaro in the fall when it was a little colder and the mpg was in the low teens. 12 to 14 was normal. The last two tanks were in the higher teens 17 and 18. I noticed to day(80 degrees) that my coolant temp was staying just below the 2nd notch which I think is 185. It's possible that the guy I bought the car from changed the thermostat and didn't tune the car. I think that with the warmer weather my car is finally warm enough to change modes so it's using less gas. Does this sound right?
I'm also thinking of getting a tune to tell tell my car it's 'warmed up' at the colder temp. What site has good mail order tunes?
I'm also thinking of getting a tune to tell tell my car it's 'warmed up' at the colder temp. What site has good mail order tunes?
06-19-2009, 07:12 PM
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The question is would the colder thermostat keep the coolant below the temp that puts the car In the closed loop?
06-19-2009, 11:07 PM
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You need to get your camaro tuned for you 160 degree thermestat, also your cars not that hot at all, my stock lt1 get upto 240 on a hot day, it immitiatly drops to 210, these tempatures are normal noob
06-20-2009, 04:49 AM
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2nd if 210 and 240 is normal for you on a hot day then why does my car rest at 185?
sorry im not a lt1 pro. if i was then why would i even ask this question, i suppose its implied that im a noob its also implied that you're a *****.
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06-20-2009, 06:10 AM
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Are you you theres not a 160 in your car? I would pull it and check it. I have a 160 in mine & it acts just like yours. I never get above about 185. MIine has been tuned for a 160 and tuner said my temp.is fine.
06-20-2009, 04:20 PM
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A common misconception. You do not "need" to tune anything at all just for a thermostat. It is a purely mechanical part.
A complementary function is to reduce your fan temps, that will help keep the car cooler and will work better with a lower temp thermo, however that would also help even with the stock one.
A complementary function is to reduce your fan temps, that will help keep the car cooler and will work better with a lower temp thermo, however that would also help even with the stock one.
06-20-2009, 04:41 PM
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