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Ideal engine operating temperature
#1050361
08/27/12 01:21 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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I have installed an electric fan system with an adjustable temperature control. The cut in/out is set by warming the engine up, turn it clockwise, turn it anticlockwise, etc etc. This is a little to hit and miss for my liking.
The specifications for the thermostat from kiatechinfo: Initial Main 87-89 degrees Celsius Temperature Sub: 83-87 degrees Celsius Full Open: 100 degrees Celsius
What would be the ideal temperature for the fan to cut in at and the lower temperature for the fan to cut out? I can plug into the data-link connector and get the temperature on my laptop. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
99 Auto Sportage. Wildcat Extractors, Lukey Turbo Muffler, Warn manual hubs, K&N Air filter, Tyres 30/9.5/15, Ironman 40mm springs, KYB front struts & rear shocks, GME TX3220 UHF radio, dual battery system. Twin 10" electric fans. Next Job: Body lift
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Re: Ideal engine operating temperature
[Re: BAZINGA]
#1050362
08/28/12 12:30 AM
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Joined: Sep 2009
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According to my temp gauge, it seems to like to run around 205-210.I have my fan come on at around 215-220 and it shuts off at ~200...
No, these aren't ultra accurate, but you get the idea. Sorry, I don't know the equivalent in C...
"Does this part need to be in there?"
1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come.
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Re: Ideal engine operating temperature
[Re: DRX350]
#1050363
08/28/12 05:53 AM
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Joined: Apr 2011
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200 F = 93.3 C 205 F = 96.1 C 210 F = 98.8 C 215 F = 101.6 C
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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Ideal engine operating temperature
[Re: Peabody]
#1050364
08/28/12 09:23 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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Great! Thanks for this. I plugged in the computer and monitored the temperature. My thermostat switch temperature range is 40 to 100 degrees Celsius. Mind you, when the temperature got to 102 degrees Celsius, I did adjust the thermostat down a little so the fans would cut in at that temperature.
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99 Auto Sportage. Wildcat Extractors, Lukey Turbo Muffler, Warn manual hubs, K&N Air filter, Tyres 30/9.5/15, Ironman 40mm springs, KYB front struts & rear shocks, GME TX3220 UHF radio, dual battery system. Twin 10" electric fans. Next Job: Body lift
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