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    My engine runs hot but only during hot weather. Is this a flow or radiator problem? It doesn't overheat but gets close to it. Thanks.

  • #2
    What temp is it running at in hot weather?
    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
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    • #3
      About 200. It real Steady at 180 all the time, except warmer/hot weather. Thanks.

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      • #4
        Unless you have the computer reprogrammed or a fan switch it will heat up, 200 isn't high at all I think the low fans are 220 and high fans is 235 . So your good.
        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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        • #5
          Im in AZ so its hot, run anywhere between 210 and 220 thats with programmed pcm and fan switch. Also extended air dam for RK sport since I have ground effects. This is during the summer.
          08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
          96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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          • #6
            Scan of factory settings - not sure where I got it from.
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            • #7
              Look like a hptuners screen shot.
              08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
              96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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              • #8
                Are you going by the gauge in the cluster or an actual scan of what the temperature is? It sounds like you are within factory parameters. When mine started running hot I found that only my low fan was kicking on and my high fan was not. If you can use a scanner to command them both on you can verify. If you don't have a scanner, I think by turning the AC on it will engage both fans *I think* - when I get my camaro out of storage I could verify this for sure, unless someone else can chime in.

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                • #9
                  Thank you for the help! I'm so use to it running 180 that I worry. In traffic, it MAY get to 210 but once I get going it lowers. Thanks

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