Slightly higher temps on Highway?
So when I first got my Blazer about 2 months ago, it pretty much sat at 210 *Or slightly below regardless of driving in the city, highway or idling.
Recently, my blazer appears to be getting a bit higher at the speeds of 50MPH-70MPH, to the point where the gauge sits between 210 and the next white notch. Anybody have any ideas as far as what may be causing this?
I did have my temperature sensor replaced about a month ago.
Thanks for the help!
Recently, my blazer appears to be getting a bit higher at the speeds of 50MPH-70MPH, to the point where the gauge sits between 210 and the next white notch. Anybody have any ideas as far as what may be causing this?
Thanks for the help!
If you're talking about the stock gauges I wouldn't put much mustard on their readings...
Question is what year K5 do you have? 210 is a little high for a TBI motor and way high for an 86 or earlier carb'd model.
You really want to be running at either 180* or 195*.
Trucks made in the last 10 years run at a much hotter temperature, 210*, to improve fuel burn and blablabla... but I'm doubting you're running an LS motor.
Question is what year K5 do you have? 210 is a little high for a TBI motor and way high for an 86 or earlier carb'd model.
You really want to be running at either 180* or 195*.
Trucks made in the last 10 years run at a much hotter temperature, 210*, to improve fuel burn and blablabla... but I'm doubting you're running an LS motor.
I ended up replacing the 195F thermostat with a 180 and it completely resolved the issue. It would go slightly above 210 prior, now it never even touches 210 and only sits slightly above the notch prior.
Engine is a 90's TBI
Engine is a 90's TBI
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