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Originally Posted by Andrei_ierdnA
Thanks Charlie for the clarification.
Has the high-temperature light came up on your dash at 215 F ?
Does anyone know what engine/coolant temp will cause the "idiot-light" to come on? 
I know the oil can handle quite a bit more heat, but would other engine components suffer at temps in the range of 220-250 F?
Maybe your 1.5 mph higher is from the car ageing a bit and increasing its internal efficiencies? Or improved driving skills? |
Some GM products had 255-F as normal operating temps.I don't think engine oils break down until into the 400+ F range.My VW runs around 350-F.