tomiboy

What kind of temps do you see when sitting in traffic? Anyone know what the proper range is?

thanks!!

Modshack

Stock '09?

My '08 used to hit 215-220 in traffic. Put in a 160 thermostat and retuned the fans. Top temp now is around 200, 180-185 on the highway

tomiboy

Oh good! Last night I saw mine hit 212 on the DIC sitting in traffic. It did not continue to climb after that.

Modshack

You're fine! The stock fan settings (in % of speed) gradually ramp up as the coolant temp rises. here's a stock chart:

SL33PER

Here in AZ I have seen as high as 238. I dont like it. Maybe I will replace with larger radiator for next summer. I already have a 160 stat and tune for fan settings.

MADinAK

I'm curious about that chart. Why is it that the fan is never commanded to go to 100%? One would think once your temps reached 225 or so you'd want 100%.

Modshack

Probably for fan longevity...dunno.

1.8t

The hottest my car has ever gotten w/ the 160t-stat and retune is 210 in a displayed 102 degree heat w/ the A/C pumping in stop and go traffic. This is also with the 25% UD pulley that turns the waterpump slower. Back when I had the stock pulley, 205deg was as hot as it got.

Dgatto

1Qu1ck1

Good Question

LS WON

230

rws.1

241 stuck in Chicago bumper to bumper with 94 ambient on DIC

danl72

Yep, I have seen it go as high as 220.

LS WON

My range is usually 192 to 212.

JRHAWK9

yeah, that's normal. I have since put in a 160 thermo and on the highway my temps are around 176-183. If I leave it sit in traffic they will climb like normal because I have yet to get a tune.