If my temp is 1/2 in 60* OH heat, what do ya think itll be in 80* FL heat?
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If my temp is 1/2 in 60* OH heat, what do ya think itll be in 80* FL heat?
just wonderin, I think I need a rad, everything else has been replaced, itll creep 1/2 right now when its like 50-60 degrees, im movin to FL this weekend, 80 degree plus, just wonderin if itll overheat.
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i don't think the stock gauge is that accurate -- i've been told its either at halfway which means you're fine -- or its at max which means you're screwed. but what i can tell you for sure is my rex here in new orleans is being subjected to 80-90s and doing fine even with a coolant leak, according to the temp gauge anyway
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I live in Alabama, as long as your cooling sytem is doing its job, youll be OK. And if you plan on coming to the south and only getting 80 degree weather, you are in for a RUDE awakening. Our summers average 90-95, which with the humidity is HOT and sticky. Im from Biloxi originally, so I gew up in the heat and humidity...and I couldnt imagine living in any other climate! I love the southeast!
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should be no prob....like mentioned above that's normal operating temp.....I've driven in 20degree weather and it's went to 1/2 way ( took a while though ) and it operates @ 1/2 on days like today ( 94 degrees according to weatherman ) As long as it doesn't go above that....if your worried check your thermostat and radiator, if all is ok...your good to go
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1. get an aftermarket gauge
2. most poeple forget to mix the right amount of coolan with distilled water.
3. flush the damn thing once a year.
4. check thermostat and radiator cap.
5. check your timing
6. check your fan clutch
that sould be all, cars arenot supposed to overheat in 90 degreee weather
2. most poeple forget to mix the right amount of coolan with distilled water.
3. flush the damn thing once a year.
4. check thermostat and radiator cap.
5. check your timing
6. check your fan clutch
that sould be all, cars arenot supposed to overheat in 90 degreee weather
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well, what year car do you have? it's always a good idea to replace things if you have the money and it will give you peace of mind. that being said no, you don't need to replace the radiator, the 86-88 thermostat was more acurate than the 89-91. as long as you are not over heating at all you won't over heat in pretty much any temp. i mean people in texas drive there rx-7's all summer and i don't think they have a problem even though it gets frekin 130 w/humidity sometimes
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What year is your car? 86-88's should read at about 1/4-1/3 on the gauge when warmed up. 89-91's will read 1/2 no matter what...unless you overheat.
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Originally posted by ZachSpazz
What year is your car? 86-88's should read at about 1/4-1/3 on the gauge when warmed up. 89-91's will read 1/2 no matter what...unless you overheat.
What year is your car? 86-88's should read at about 1/4-1/3 on the gauge when warmed up. 89-91's will read 1/2 no matter what...unless you overheat.
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