How hot should my car be when warmed up?

94pony · Aug 4, 2009

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?

BlownFiveLiter · Aug 4, 2009

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

Bullitt95 · Aug 4, 2009

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

Correct.

94pony · Aug 4, 2009

Bullitt95 said:
Correct.

Well today it reached 220-225 granted im in texas and its 105 outside is that still cool?

87pony · Aug 5, 2009

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.

Bullitt95 · Aug 5, 2009

94pony said:
Well today it reached 220-225 granted im in texas and its 105 outside is that still cool?

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

94pony · Aug 5, 2009

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?