Running Temperatures ?
#2
07-17-2013, 09:52 PM
You posted this in the incorrect sub, anyway yes ~190-200 is correct, could put in a 180 thermostat to drop it down some if you wish.
#3
07-17-2013, 11:06 PM
I am at 200, even during the hot summer months, the only time I run a bit above that is when its 95 degrees with 90% humidity, and I have the AC on, then I am around 210.
#4
07-18-2013, 11:37 PM
I ran the '98 Jimmy over Blewett and Snoqualmie Passes last month. 60-70mph, A/C on, I ran as hot as 210°F for short times. Mostly it was 195-200°F.
I'm going to Yakima this weekend for a couple gigs. It's going to be 100°F over there. I'll see how it does.
I'm going to Yakima this weekend for a couple gigs. It's going to be 100°F over there. I'll see how it does.
#5
07-19-2013, 04:59 PM
Dropping the temp is a bad idea.. The engine wont run correctly using more gas.
All our chevys run at 200. 210 in the summer under load either towing or having the ac on
#6
07-19-2013, 07:07 PM
i didn't know that mine has a 180 thermostat in it, do you think it might help my mileage?
#7
07-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Yep These motors like to run hot. IF it dont reach over 195 its going to keep running rich till it gets to that temp.