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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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I have a 1991 s10, 4.3 4x4... What temperature should my car run at? Thanks in advance...
 
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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I believe factory spec is 195°F.
 
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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My 93, and my 94 when I have it usually ran about 200°f
 
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Mine runs just under the 210 mark on the dash, I would say 195 sounds correct
 
Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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T-stat is 195F. Factory gaugs are rarely correct but all my 1st gens no matter the (factory) engine size ride at 210 when at temp on the gauge.
 
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