odd temp level... I think...

[schollianmj]

ok, just picked up my 2000 GTP tonight, and noticed that after driving for 60 miles this is all the higher the temp gauge would go. is this normal? bad sensor? bad T-stat? I plan on flushing the crap outta the rad and system but was wondering what the normal place on the gauge for the needle.

[dsmuts]

Normal

[Iceman6669]

my 97 starts at 100* but that is about where mine runs also

[dsmuts]

mine starts at 100 as well but that's just because i'm awesome

[Iceman6669]

REALLY???? did you replace the cluster? I thought only 97s did that....

[dsmuts]

Mine is an early 98

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

I'd guess its at 185-190. Mine runs at the frist big dash and thats 195-200 and stay there.

A rad flush and new thermostat (with bleeding the air out) will do the car good and you'll be golden.

[schollianmj]

cool. it just looked low to me.. Im used to the needles being close to the middle. Definitely planning a flush soon. there are other issues with my radiator that i mentioned in my Noob thread..

[ExLimey]

That's where mine runs. I have a 180 degree thermostat in. It was about 4 divisions higher when I had the 195 in.

[schollianmj]

195 is stock for these cars right? Im assuming the 180 helps avoid Knock? On a stock car is there any real reason to go to a 180? Im thinking getting a new T-Stat tomorrow and a new cap for the Rad. Just checking what I should look at gettig.

[ExLimey]

I put the 180 in for summer driving. It keeps things a little cooler in stop and go driving. I also have an oversized ZZP radiator to put in before next summer.

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Keep the stock 195, its what best for the car.

In reality, the temp difference of 10-12º does hardly anything for us, everything heatsoaks. But thats another topic.

[schollianmj]

Thats what I figured FFDP. good to hear my thoughts confirmed. Thanks.