2001 camaro ls1 not getting warm
09-21-2014, 06:19 PM
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2001 camaro ls1 not getting warm Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a 2001 camaro ls1 with 180k miles bone stock.
The engine doesn't go over 210F (I check the temps with a scanner) in any situation also when the car doesn't move and idles. Is it normal?
I have never heard the fan going on.
- the radiator fluid is ok
- the fan seems to work correctly
May there be a temp sensor problem?
Can I see the fan status with an obd2 scanner?
Thanks
I recently purchased a 2001 camaro ls1 with 180k miles bone stock.
The engine doesn't go over 210F (I check the temps with a scanner) in any situation also when the car doesn't move and idles. Is it normal?
I have never heard the fan going on.
- the radiator fluid is ok
- the fan seems to work correctly
May there be a temp sensor problem?
Can I see the fan status with an obd2 scanner?
Thanks
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With stock tuning, low speed fans won't engage until 227°F (and turn off at 217°).
Ambient temp will have a lot to do with how often the fans run.
If the scanner shows only 210° no matter how long you sit in traffic (assuming a hot day), I would have to start questioning that reading. The stock gauge on a '99+ car will normally sit just a hair under or over "210" for any actual engine temp of roughly ~185-235, but a scanner should show actual real-time temps.
Ambient temp will have a lot to do with how often the fans run.
If the scanner shows only 210° no matter how long you sit in traffic (assuming a hot day), I would have to start questioning that reading. The stock gauge on a '99+ car will normally sit just a hair under or over "210" for any actual engine temp of roughly ~185-235, but a scanner should show actual real-time temps.
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With stock tuning, low speed fans won't engage until 227°F (and turn off at 217°).
Ambient temp will have a lot to do with how often the fans run.
If the scanner shows only 210° no matter how long you sit in traffic (assuming a hot day), I would have to start questioning that reading. The stock gauge on a '99+ car will normally sit just a hair under or over "210" for any actual engine temp of roughly ~185-235, but a scanner should show actual real-time temps.
Ambient temp will have a lot to do with how often the fans run.
If the scanner shows only 210° no matter how long you sit in traffic (assuming a hot day), I would have to start questioning that reading. The stock gauge on a '99+ car will normally sit just a hair under or over "210" for any actual engine temp of roughly ~185-235, but a scanner should show actual real-time temps.
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09-23-2014, 03:57 PM
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Yes. Normal. Look elsewhere for something to fix or buy yourself a bolt-on performance goodie to play with. Modern, fuel injected motors like to be around 200-210. Mostly for emissions.
Water's boiling point is 212 at sea level and coolant is somewhat higher depending on the concentration.
The only time you should be concerned is if the coolant doesn't reach the temperature of the thermostat in normal ambient temps or goes significantly above 200-220.
Why is this such a concern to you? If you really want higher operating temps for some reason, you would need a higher thermostat. Don't do it though. Peruse these forums and you will find plenty of folks with overheating cars that would love to have one behaving like yours.
Water's boiling point is 212 at sea level and coolant is somewhat higher depending on the concentration.
The only time you should be concerned is if the coolant doesn't reach the temperature of the thermostat in normal ambient temps or goes significantly above 200-220.
Why is this such a concern to you? If you really want higher operating temps for some reason, you would need a higher thermostat. Don't do it though. Peruse these forums and you will find plenty of folks with overheating cars that would love to have one behaving like yours.