coolant temps

Green82 · 06-01-2023, 08:48 PM

whats the normal coolant temp for these cars?

i never really looked at the digital gauge till today and when i was idling waiting for food i noticed the temp was at 208 degree's. is this normal?

arpad_m · 06-01-2023, 09:21 PM

Mine stays at 195-ish if I remember correctly, the digital gauge only shows an approximation anyway.

208 degrees at idle, assuming outside temperature wasn't something crazy like 130+, is definitely not normal and indicates a problem. Check your coolant levels first, and if low, check hoses, the oil dipstick, white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes, the usual suspects.

Green82 · 06-01-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Mine stays at 185-ish if I remember correctly, the digital gauge only shows an approximation anyway.

208 degrees at idle, assuming outside temperature wasn't something crazy like 130+, is definitely not normal and indicates a problem. Check your coolant levels first, and if low, check hoses, the oil dipstick, white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes, the usual suspects.

i do that in the morning when i can see. hope nothing is wrong car only has 11k miles on it

Christian1LE · 06-01-2023, 09:54 PM

I get to about 212 on the track.

FarmerFran · 06-01-2023, 10:04 PM

Behind someone? Eating their exhaust, closed in space, hot asphalt, ambient, etc... could be "normal"

For some reason I thought 212-215 was full open?

2SS Capt · 06-01-2023, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Green82

whats the normal coolant temp for these cars?

i never really looked at the digital gauge till today and when i was idling waiting for food i noticed the temp was at 208 degree's. is this normal?

This is the normal temp that I always see and also the highest temp I have ever seen...

Green82 · 06-02-2023, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Behind someone? Eating their exhaust, closed in space, hot asphalt, ambient, etc... could be "normal"

For some reason I thought 212-215 was full open?

was after a 40 mile drive home mostly interstate. the temp gauge on the dash looked about normal but i was messing with all the digital gauges since i was sitting at Sonic waiting for my food and it was showing 208

Green82 · 06-02-2023, 08:06 PM

this was after a drive today and letting it idle for a couple minutes at home to see what it does. looking at the gauge on the dash it dont seem hot but the digital one does.

starting to wonder if the digital one is not reading right.
it was only 83 degree's today

ariZona28 · 06-02-2023, 10:34 PM

Are the fans running? A/C on? If no, do fans run with A/C on?

Green82 · 06-03-2023, 12:01 AM

fans were moving but not very fast and they were quite couldnt hear them

Jeb114 · 06-03-2023, 07:38 AM

208 is in normal range, fan sensors are not all the same some come on early some late.

lt4camaro · 06-03-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Mine stays at 195-ish if I remember correctly, the digital gauge only shows an approximation anyway.

208 degrees at idle, assuming outside temperature wasn't something crazy like 130+, is definitely not normal and indicates a problem. Check your coolant levels first, and if low, check hoses, the oil dipstick, white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes, the usual suspects.

Car parked and idling after a full temp drive, it will go up to 200+ degrees . The digital guage is the most sensitive and most accurate

LT4Greg · 06-03-2023, 07:25 PM

Seems normal to me! In my honest opinion you don’t have an issue with your Camaro.

arpad_m · 06-03-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lt4camaro

Car parked and idling after a full temp drive, it will go up to 200+ degrees . The digital guage is the most sensitive and most accurate

Yeah, I probably should have remained quiet, my car isn't stock. BTW by "digital gauge" I meant the gauge in the cluster screen, not the numeric temperature display (that my 2018 doesn't have anyway).

06-01-2023, 08:48 PM	#1
Green82 Drives: 2022 camaro lt1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 70	coolant temps whats the normal coolant temp for these cars? i never really looked at the digital gauge till today and when i was idling waiting for food i noticed the temp was at 208 degree's. is this normal?

06-01-2023, 09:21 PM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,625 View My Garage	Mine stays at 195-ish if I remember correctly, the digital gauge only shows an approximation anyway. 208 degrees at idle, assuming outside temperature wasn't something crazy like 130+, is definitely not normal and indicates a problem. Check your coolant levels first, and if low, check hoses, the oil dipstick, white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes, the usual suspects. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 06-03-2023 at 11:53 AM. Reason: typo

06-01-2023, 10:04 PM	#5
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Behind someone? Eating their exhaust, closed in space, hot asphalt, ambient, etc... could be "normal" For some reason I thought 212-215 was full open? __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

06-02-2023, 08:06 PM	#8
Green82 Drives: 2022 camaro lt1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 70	this was after a drive today and letting it idle for a couple minutes at home to see what it does. looking at the gauge on the dash it dont seem hot but the digital one does. starting to wonder if the digital one is not reading right. it was only 83 degree's today Attached Images

06-02-2023, 10:34 PM	#9
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Are the fans running? A/C on? If no, do fans run with A/C on? __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

06-01-2023, 09:54 PM	#4
Christian1LE Drives: 2004 BMW 330CI, 2022 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Posts: 746	I get to about 212 on the track.

06-03-2023, 12:01 AM	#10
Green82 Drives: 2022 camaro lt1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 70	fans were moving but not very fast and they were quite couldnt hear them

06-03-2023, 07:38 AM	#11
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	208 is in normal range, fan sensors are not all the same some come on early some late.

06-03-2023, 07:25 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Seems normal to me! In my honest opinion you don’t have an issue with your Camaro. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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