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How hot should my car be when warmed up?

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94pony

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Just install a Temp Gauge today and was wondering how warm you guys normally run. I was between 200-210... Thats fine right? When should you worry?
 

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That's perfectly normal. The low speed fan on a 94 won't even turn on until 208° F.
 

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StangGT1995 said:
That's perfectly normal. The low speed fan on a 94 won't even turn on until 208° F.
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Correct.
 

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Bullitt95 said:
Correct.
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Well today it reached 220-225 granted im in texas and its 105 outside is that still cool?
 
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that's a little warm but should not be a problem. Im in oklahoma so I know the heat. Just keep an eye on it.
 

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94pony said:
Well today it reached 220-225 granted im in texas and its 105 outside is that still cool?
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It's a bit too hot for comfort but not critical. Is your low speed fan working when the engine's that hot?
 

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Well today it would go up and down pretty quick from 120 to 130/135 I am posting a new thread. thanks

Bullitt95 said:
It's a bit too hot for comfort but not critical. Is your low speed fan working when the engine's that hot?
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