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ronixrider82
03-19-2010, 03:02 PM
What is the normal temperature reading? I have a 02 Launch and it stays at 175 sometimes hits 180 when at idle but when running it never drops below 175... I hope that is normal
87SunSportMikeyD
03-19-2010, 03:53 PM
160 should be standard
TayTay
03-19-2010, 04:19 PM
I noticed mine was doing that this spring as well. I looked at the manual and it said up to 180. If it goes over 180 then it is time to start looking into something that is possibly wrong.
ronixrider82
03-26-2010, 03:06 PM
So is everybody else's that way too??? :confused:
cmtaylor777
03-26-2010, 03:23 PM
I think I am running around the same.

04 launch
Okie Boarder
03-27-2010, 10:00 AM
I'd keep an eye on it. You may have a thermostat that is sticking a little or not fully opening and closing. You could have an obstruction somewhere restricting water flow a bit. I agree that as long as it isn't going above 180, don't worry, but just monitor it.
ScottnAz
03-27-2010, 06:06 PM
Mine runs 170-175
Normal operating temp is between 160 & 180
ronixrider82
04-05-2010, 12:33 PM
Where is the theromastat.. I have a 22ssv with the chevy assualt??
docdrs
04-05-2010, 10:00 PM
mine runs 160 +/- 5 deg
jet
04-06-2010, 10:43 AM
One thing yall want to think about it is since we arent hitting NORMAL tempatures like 180-190 you want to use a winter weight or COLD weight. I use 5w-30 synthetic oil. If you arent warming up the oil to normal temps you want to make sure it works at colder 140-170 degree temps. You dont want to dry up those bearings. Jet

you can also cross reference and use a ph8 filter on the older models which is double the size of the stock filter.