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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Hi to all!
I've a '99 Camaro 3800 v6.
Can i know what is the normal cooling temperature range?
Max, min, in traffic or when it runs.

Many thanks.


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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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have a look here. 3.8 does have a bid different temp settings but are close

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Originally Posted by craby
have a look here. 3.8 does have a bid different temp settings but are close

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Many thx Craby.

So in normal condition it runs at 190f-200f.
It depends by the termostat.
 
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At highway speeds you will bound off the thermostat, your 3800 should be a 195 deg. Around town it will bounce of the fans. It can got 220-230 on a hot day.
 
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mine seems to stay at 195 ,just under 200,bye the gauge ,i have not put the hand held temp guage to the hose ,no need to so far
 
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Originally Posted by 95 camaro 406
mine seems to stay at 195 ,just under 200,bye the gauge ,i have not put the hand held temp guage to the hose ,no need to so far
this is your crusing temp(195f-200f)?
in traffic 210f then start the fan.
 
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