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What is normal coolant operating temp?
between 195 degrees and 220 degrees
Normal Temperature engine temperature gauge Most experts agree that your engine should run between 195 degrees and 220 degrees.
What temperature should a 2008 Chevy Silverado run at?
195-210 is normal operating range for engine temp.
How hot can you run a 4l60e?
The general rule of thumb is that a transmission, for best life, should operate in the 160F to 200F range, in the sump… 160F is the “warm” temperature for most transmissions…
Can coolant temp be too low?
Too low of a coolant temp will cost you power, gas mileage, and cause accelerated cylinder wear. Too cool and you do not get all the thermal efficiency from the fuel you burn.
What temp is too hot for engine?
Normal operating temperature of new and used vehicles Of course, factors such as air conditioning, towing and idling at a stop will impact this, but you should be fine if your car is running at anywhere between 190-220 degrees. Over this limit, and your radiator and coolant fluids run a higher risk of burning.
Does a 4L60E have a temperature sensor?
4L60E/4L80E does not have a thermostat; The problem could be that the TFT sensor (located in the pressure switch block inside the bottom of the trans.)
What is Transmission hot mode?
Transmission hot mode is entered when the Transmission oil temp exceeds 135 degrees celcius (thats 275 antique degree units), You can log the Hot mode pid and play with your temp sensor resistance to verify if you want, but at this temperature you can most likely smell the oil anyway.
What should I do if my car temperature is low?
How should your temperature gauge normally read?
- Turn off the air conditioning.
- Turn on the heater.
- Pull off the road for a while and shut off your vehicle.
- Let your vehicle cool down for an hour or so, and add coolant if necessary (only through the reservoir, never by removing the radiator cap)
What does it mean if engine coolant temperature is low?
Keep in mind that a low coolant level means a leak is present which needs to be remedied at the earliest. Otherwise, your car will eventually be low on coolant again and run the risk of the engine getting overheated.
What’s the normal running temp for a 4.8 Silverado?
My 2004 4.8 is running at about 195 on the highway. Is this normal? The midrange on the temp gage is 210. Where does yours normally run? (According to the who knows how accurate dash gauge). My 5.3 runs at 195-200. I would say your 4.8 is OK.
Is the temperature exceeding 210 normal for these?
Temp gauge goes well beyond 210. Doesn’t quite hit 235, but it was still concerning. Then it would go down. Then back up. It seems like the fans were waiting too long to kick on. Is the temperature exceeding 210 normal for these? My 04 1500 had belt driven fan. That temperature gauge stayed at 190 like a rock.
What are the normal operating temp characteristics of 2013?
I just saw your other post 2013 4.8, well here it goes, this is all from my personal experience with my very own 2011 4.8, now I have a 2009 5.3.
What’s the normal operating temp of a GM Truck?
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