03-16-2012, 04:08 PM | #1 |
Sami
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normal operating temperature
I really need to know the normal operating temperature for my 2010 SS L99 Engine and Transmission.
13,000 miles My readings are as follows: Engine oil temp: steady at 230-235 (86 degree weather) Transmission temp: 240 (with a bit of aggressive driving, never exceeded 240) 230-235 normally Summer is up ahead, I live in a country where the temperature is constantly ranging between 110-120 from May to September :( and that has got me worried :( Would appreciate your feedback and suggestions! |
03-16-2012, 06:03 PM | #2 |
Oil temps look ok, but the transmission temp is way too high. Install an aux trans cooler and try to keep the trans temps around 180.
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03-16-2012, 10:19 PM | #3 |
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The same thing, I have a high temperature dont afraid as long as the car under warranty
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03-16-2012, 11:51 PM | #4 |
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Get a 160 degree thermostat.
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03-17-2012, 08:56 AM | #5 |
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Get a 160 t-stat.
I would also get a front mount oil cooler and a big tranny cooler. 240 tranny temp is not good for longivity. The coolers will not void warrenty. |
03-17-2012, 11:04 AM | #6 |
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Is there a list of the normal operating temps for engine, oil, coolant and tranny and oil pressure? I have gauges that can monitor all of the temps., and I can set alerts but have to know the metrics (low - high) to set the thresholds.
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03-17-2012, 11:06 PM | #7 | |
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Anything over 200 is too hot (from a performance standpoint).
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03-22-2012, 10:56 AM | #8 |
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1 week since i got the car, i have noticed that getting from point A to B regardless of distance my tranny temp is steady at 180.
BUT, the issue is when there is lots of traffic signals and stop and go traffic. temp reaches 230-235. I bought flex-a-lite tranny cooler, didnt install it yet. Is it any good? |
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03-23-2012, 08:46 PM | #10 | |
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03-23-2012, 10:20 PM | #11 |
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I installed a 160 stat early on but my engine 'guru' states these engines are designed to perform at 190. Not my skill set so I defer. Even with the 160 stat and a 'fan reset' the coolest I ran was about 180 with ambient AT of 85 to 90. Just curious-my results/performance are not debatable so the 190 stat stays. Just wondering about the different schools of thought? Sorry if a bit off topic
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03-24-2012, 12:54 AM | #12 | |
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03-24-2012, 11:04 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for the explanation. Think I'll query my tuner some more since I have 2 160 stats (one new and a slightly used one). A 160 actually came in my Whipple kit but was not used
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03-26-2012, 12:03 AM | #14 |
I'm seeing coolant temps of almost 220 at the dragstrip if I don't let the car cool down. I def need a 160.
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