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Jul 27, 2012 | 05:26 PM

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donbrew

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Originally Posted by Mr Z

So, have had the car back for a couple weeks now. While I have not seen the 235+ temps, I am still not completly happy.

After the car is warmed up, driven for over 30 min, the temp still changes a lot. Anywhere from 192 to 218. Is this what everyone thinks is normal? Or, di I still have a problem? It didn't used to do this.

The new fan definatley runs. Sounds like a jet engine up there.

Pretty much normal when the ambient is above 90F, especially with A/C running. If the A/C is NOT turned on the trigger for the fan is around 220F cut off around 189F, if the A/C is turned on then the fan is always on (while engine is running). 241F is the ALARM "Danger Will Robinson!!!!" point. Stop immediately, turn engine off, check and refill overflow bottle, let it cool down for an hour or 2, then open the pressure cap to refill, limp or tow home.