$tinkfoot

i've got a 87 turbo(modified).

it appears my electric fan isn't kicking on.

my aftermarket temp gauge got up to 210f a few times and when i parked the car it puked up about 12 ounces of coolant from the overflow bottle.

i was wondering, how hot is too hot?



p.s. i did a search and browsed through a bunch of posts but couldn't find the info i was looking for.

stylEmon

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i dont let mine go over 210... mostyly because thats as hi as my gauge goes, so i'll stop if it goes past 210

$tinkfoot

bump

Spectator

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210 is about as high as you want to go. Normal operating temps is between 175 and 190.

Spec.

MmSadda

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Dude, 'bumping' is NOT allowed in the tech sections, first off.

As for water temps, well, above 212 F or 100 C is too high. Basically, you don't want your coolant/water to boil. I know the boiling point is elevated by the coolant at least a bit, but if you're running above 100 C, you're too close to screwed anyway.

Digi7ech

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180-210 is normal.
210 being the limit during the summer here.

That being said. I've driven my car and it's hit 220-235 for short periods while on the highway in the summer. DEFINITELY not something you want to see.

My temp numbers are taken from right after the thermostat.

Soma

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/what-too-high-water-temp-663516/