3.4L DOHC normal Temps??

[hmdznrcld]

Can you guys tell me what temps your engines are running? My car seems to want to run between 210-225, my manual says the coolant relay fans don't kick in until the block coolant temp reaches 230 deg. I have been on two -three 6 mile runs with my car and she seems to be running around 220! Maybe I am being over concerned because I am so new to this engine. I just want to know where others seem to be running. I am certain I have a 195 deg therm running in mine now.

 

 

Thanks

[ManicMechanic]

Mine seems to go to 190 and stay there if the A/C is on and only rise up if I sit at one of Austin's 20-minutes-to-turn-green traffic lights.

[birdman]

well when i had the 195 stat in it seemed to be really close to that, might push to 210ish with ac on.

[Andrew]

i would run a 180 t-stat if you are worried. and remember, coolant needs flushed every two years!

[mrl390]

On the hottest day with the A/C on sitting in traffic the needle never gets to half way on my temp gauge.

[hmdznrcld]

Thanks guys! I went on another run today and sure enough 210 is about where I am. I have to keep in mind that I have two small radiators in the rear of the car so I know I don't get the air like you guys with a stock setup.

 

I am going to continue to drive it and see how it responds so far it seems like it ok, today while testing it went to 220, but then with in a few minutes, more like 45 seconds it was heading back towards 215, then to 210 at idle.