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Old 06-02-2009   #33
Tyler Townsley
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Nichols, FL
Posts: 611
Default Re: Correct engine coolant temperature

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT View Post
At what temp would damage to the engine occur? That seems to be more important than who's car runs the coolest and why?
You get over 260 for any length of time and depending on the age/miles of the engine bad things begin to happen. The location of the water temp pickup can result in a misleading temp on the guage if there is low water in the motor. It is one of the first locations to see steam vic water which results lower temp reading. You need to watch oil temperature reading too.

Tyler
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