Normal Operating Temp
#1
Normal Operating Temp
Whats an average operating temperature for a 5.0 ? Mine was staying right at 170-190 today while I was driving around. 190 is pretty high isn't it? I replaced the water pump yesterday because I want to make sure it stays nice and cool. plus I got two 12" fans that run constantly. Is my car getting hotter than it should?
#3
Normal Operating Temp
Ok good. 190 is as hot as it got all day. I think it may also have to do with the fact my car is geared REALLY low. I was cruising at 60 and it was revving way up there. My tach isn't hooked up yet so i dont know how high. I got long tubes headers too , not ceramic or heat coated or anything , so they dont help much either.
#6
Normal Operating Temp
Well also I was running mostly water in my radiator too. I put a new water pump on yesterday and didn't get to pick up some fluid until later. So you think that might drop the temp alittle when i put fluid in it instead of the water?
#9
Normal Operating Temp
yeah i should have got a thermostat the other day. I'll go get one tomorrow. Can I get that water wetter at Advace or Auto zone maybe? I am running two 12" fans that stay on constantly and it as averaging 170-190 degrees on the way home tonight