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Old 12-14-2009 | 09:09 AM
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My 99 Jimmy was running just below a 1/4 way until I changed the thermostat. Now runs right where this picture is showing and gets there quite fast even in cold weather. I also removed the Dexcool and went back to the green stuff.
what temperature thermostat did you put in it?
 
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Old 12-14-2009 | 09:47 AM
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Mine has run a tick higher then quarter since I got it. Changed the T-stat and didnt change. I did notice the other day that it did go up to the half way mark for a few seconds then dropped back to quarter. Im going to change the coolant temp sensor and see if it makes a difference. My other car's temp guage was doing the same thing. Changed the temp sensor and it fixed the problem.
 
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Old 12-14-2009 | 11:22 AM
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Mine sits on the line in the middle of the 100-210 marks. If its hot it goes up one of the little marks. But then comes right back to the quarter tank mark.

I wish my scan tool would read the Chevy. It refuses to read it. It didnt like my 95 Blazer either.
 
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Old 12-14-2009 | 12:45 PM
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so our trucks are suppose to be running around 200 to 210 right? i havnt done anything but put an alum. rad. in my truck and since then, she has been running at the 1/4 make. is this bc of the new rad and would a new therm fix this?
 
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Old 12-14-2009 | 10:16 PM
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My 1995 S10 Blazer runs at 210
 
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Old 12-22-2009 | 12:00 PM
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just curious, what would the temperature be at that first quarter mark? anyone know?
 
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Old 12-23-2009 | 07:33 AM
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It all depends on the stated temperatures at the extent of the gauge. Most temperature gauges are a uniform scale between their indicated values. In the case of the '95-'97 dash, the temperature displayed goes from 100 to 210 so, at the 1/2 way mark between these two values, the temperature should be somewhere near 155. Confirmation with a scan tool would be required if you really want to know what it is.
 
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Old 12-24-2009 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddykane93
what temperature thermostat did you put in it?
Not sure, I just told the local parts supply store I needed a new one and slammed it in. I think it was a 190 though.
 
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my 1996 runs at 210 everyday of the year.
 
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Old 01-20-2010 | 07:52 PM
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195-200 daily driving
220 offroad,or pulling a dodge outta mud hole. made it work today
 


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