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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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Default engine water temps?

whats the normal range? i have a water cooled turbo and my temps
are over 200 so what is the point where i say its tooo much?
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: engine water temps? (onebadld)

200-210 is okay.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 04:27 PM
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Default Re: engine water temps? (ekb18c)

200-210 is okay.
Agreed. And the only time is should really hit 210 is during stop and go traffic when it's hot out, or if you're driving hard for an extended period of time, such such as track events.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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Default Re: engine water temps? (Brian_92GSR)

I'd try to keep it cooler, say around 180-195. Optimal water temp for combustion is 160-170
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