Normal radiator fan operation?
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Hmmm, different mental picture now of your champion reservoir. Already replaced two of mine that were leaking at the junction. One 60K, one 75K.
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It’s also quite hot here but my fans don’t do that. The one time they did that was when my thermostat was failing. I have Realgauge and my engine temperatures hover between 190 ish and 212°F (90 - 100°C).
I would suspect either your thermostats or water pumps are failing. You monitor your engine temps just to be sure. It could be nothing, but I suspect something may be wrong.
I would suspect either your thermostats or water pumps are failing. You monitor your engine temps just to be sure. It could be nothing, but I suspect something may be wrong.
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After having changed out the thermostat and water pump, I was still seeing high 130's on the water temp. That just didn't make sense, and the general operation of the car and lack of fierce gurgling on overheat got me thinking that I was probably chasing a ghost. Turns out I was right.
It was the Coolant Temp Sensor! Change it out with a fresh one and my temps got no higher than 206 on a hot (107F) Texas day. What a relief!!!
After having changed out the thermostat and water pump, I was still seeing high 130's on the water temp. That just didn't make sense, and the general operation of the car and lack of fierce gurgling on overheat got me thinking that I was probably chasing a ghost. Turns out I was right.
It was the Coolant Temp Sensor! Change it out with a fresh one and my temps got no higher than 206 on a hot (107F) Texas day. What a relief!!!
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Issue Resolved!
After having changed out the thermostat and water pump, I was still seeing high 130's on the water temp. That just didn't make sense, and the general operation of the car and lack of fierce gurgling on overheat got me thinking that I was probably chasing a ghost. Turns out I was right.
It was the Coolant Temp Sensor! Change it out with a fresh one and my temps got no higher than 206 on a hot (107F) Texas day. What a relief!!!
After having changed out the thermostat and water pump, I was still seeing high 130's on the water temp. That just didn't make sense, and the general operation of the car and lack of fierce gurgling on overheat got me thinking that I was probably chasing a ghost. Turns out I was right.
It was the Coolant Temp Sensor! Change it out with a fresh one and my temps got no higher than 206 on a hot (107F) Texas day. What a relief!!!
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I do this ALL the time, well, whenever the car will be parked for a while. Mainly because keeping the good open reduces the intensity of heat soak endured by the myriad of hoses under the hood. All added together I would be surprised if the total cost of the hoses is under $2,000. I’m betting many of my hoses are original to the car. Just trying to milk a little more life out of them.
another good technique to extend hose longevity is to spray them down with a good
quality silicone spray which will reduce oxidation.
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