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Well what temp is it running at?
Cant figure out how to send the pic, the temperature gauge is right in the middle of 210 but a little tilted to the right. I had an 07 and it was the same so I thought it was normal. I tested drive a couple of them and it was in the middle so not sure. The temp is probably 212 213
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What is temp outside? AMbient Air.
These come with a 185 Thermostat so temp needs to be above that and really anything under 235 (RED zone) is fine.
Clean radiator of dead bugs etc... I use Home Condensor unit cleaner which is a spray that soaks onto fins and then you rinse.
Better heat transfer when done.
These come with a 185 Thermostat so temp needs to be above that and really anything under 235 (RED zone) is fine.
Clean radiator of dead bugs etc... I use Home Condensor unit cleaner which is a spray that soaks onto fins and then you rinse.
Better heat transfer when done.
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If you use a scanner that can read live data, you will see the temperature that the coolant temp sensor is reading and compare that to the cluster reading.
These cluster gauges are not too terribly precise.
With a 185 degree thermostat in both my 2003 and 2004, the actual operating temperature, once the engine is fully warmed up, is around 195-205 degrees.
Both of my cluster gauges will read close to the mid point on the gauge, but an accurate reading is nearly impossible.
With the scanner, you will be able to see where the spot on the cluster gauge is when the thermostat actually opens.
So, with the 185 degree thermostat in your 2013, do not expect the normal operating temp to settle anywhere close to 185.
It will go up and settle somewhere above that.
Once the engine is at full operating temp, take note of the spot on the cluster gauge and there you are.
These cluster gauges are not too terribly precise.
With a 185 degree thermostat in both my 2003 and 2004, the actual operating temperature, once the engine is fully warmed up, is around 195-205 degrees.
Both of my cluster gauges will read close to the mid point on the gauge, but an accurate reading is nearly impossible.
With the scanner, you will be able to see where the spot on the cluster gauge is when the thermostat actually opens.
So, with the 185 degree thermostat in your 2013, do not expect the normal operating temp to settle anywhere close to 185.
It will go up and settle somewhere above that.
Once the engine is at full operating temp, take note of the spot on the cluster gauge and there you are.
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You know my 07 just started doing this a few months ago after putting new plugs, wires, and a new PCV hose now the gauge reads 210 and the cooling fan runs constantly, but when I put my OBD reader on it it shows the engine temp running at a constant 194*. thought about changing out the temp sensor just for S/G's since only $17.00 on Amazon for GM-OE.