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dave_id

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in my 2000 GT it takes forever for it to get to normal operating temp ( to the left of the middle im hoping) I basically take the same route all the time. I go through 5- 7 miles of traffic and stops. So I'm thinking it would heat up quickly. I can get to my destination and it would be a little past 3/4 of the gauge. This happened after I just did a coolant flush. But maybe the cooler weather is contributing to this as well?? Anybody know if that is normal activity.

 

Superhereaux

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i drive 5-6 miles everyday to work, stop and go traffic and i never get to full operating temp in the morning, escpecially now

if i drive longer it'll hit '"normal" temps




where do you live?

 

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Mine takes longer than some cars (Audi, VW, Saab) in the morning on the same route to work. I think that they just warm up slowly by nature. However, you say that it gets to 3/4 gauge after a coolant flush...that sounds like you have some air in the system. You might need to bleed it out. Does your cooling fan come on when it gets that hot (highest should be at the most 1/2 gauge)?

 

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you need an aftermarket water temp gauge

the stock ones are worthless

 

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the98stang said:

you need an aftermarket water temp gauge

the stock ones are worthless

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+1. If you use your digi gauge, youll see it reaches 85* C while the needle is still on the left.

 

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dave_id

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CRZYHRSGT said:

Mine takes longer than some cars (Audi, VW, Saab) in the morning on the same route to work. I think that they just warm up slowly by nature. However, you say that it gets to 3/4 gauge after a coolant flush...that sounds like you have some air in the system. You might need to bleed it out. Does your cooling fan come on when it gets that hot (highest should be at the most 1/2 gauge)?

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i meant 1/4 sorry.

Thanks for the replies. I guess it's normal. I'm in Vegas btw. But temps have been around 55 - 75

 

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still need help?

Dave,
Been through this Many times. Owned 6 GT's and 1 4cyl. (wife) Still need help? email with location and outside temp. Year and engine size too.

 

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mine takes a bit longer ever since i added the trans cooler along with a 180* T-stat.

 

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I have a 7 mile drive down my road which takes me about 15 minutes. I don't get warmed up at all on this road and I'm cruising at about 66