Water Temp guage at 200.
11-17-2006, 01:46 PM
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Water Temp guage at 200. Quick question. I'ved had my car for a year and some months, My temp guage was at 160 and now it's reading 200. I recently flushed the radiator and I'm still seeing my temp at 200. I'm not leaking any water on the radiator or water pump. Any ideas? Should I be worried?Thanx!
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11-17-2006, 01:53 PM
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Does it have a aftermarket thermostat? The factory ones were set for 210-215? if it doesent get any higher than 200 i wouldnt worry about it. thats the norm.
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Stock gauge? Just below 210 after warmed up is normal when warm on 99's and up - mine's always been that way even with a 160 tstat and lowered fan temps.
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Starting in 1999, the gauge was really a dummy gauge. It should read somewhere in the middle for normal operating temp. The 210 mark is normally between 180-220 I believe. This is perfectly normal. 160 could have meant your car was at like 175. I wouldn't worry about it. Only worry if it reads up in the 3/4 gauge area.
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Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid
its a dummy. i have a 160 degree thermo and cooling fans and the needle hangs out just below the 210 mark when warmed up. dont worry about it
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Originally Posted by notatruews6
really? damn ive got a stock t-stat, adjusted cooling fans and it still reads 190-195?