normal operating temp??
normal operating temp?? My 98 Z28 runs at around 185 according to the guage. When I am stuck in traffic or idling for a while it goes to 210 but quickly goes back to 185 when I get moving again. I have the stock Thermostat (so I was told) which opens at 195 and my fans are supposed to come on at 220. So why is my car running that cool? Is that normal? My truck goes to mid range on the guage then never moves. Thanks guys
Curtis
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Yeah im having the same problem also on my T/A. Its Runs just above the 160 mark on the temp gauge. When Idling runs about 210 then once I get moving cools down really fast back to what looks like 170 id guess. If I had a snap on scanner id hook it up to the DLC and see what the computer was reading. My only consern is that its running in open loop if the gauge is right.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by curtisad
I have the stock Thermostat (so I was told) which opens at 195
The temp gage in the '98 cars is pretty accurate. '99 and up get a dummy gage that basically stays at 210 once the car warms up even if your actual coolant temp is ranging between about 180-230.
