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Old May 2, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z Camaro
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how can I run cooler?

I have a question. On normal days my car always runs between 190 and 200 degrees which is fine with me. But on those 85+ degree days it starts running hotter. How can I relieve this. The car has a history of overheating, before I got the car it had cracked heads which I have since then replaced. Everything works fine now. I dont leak coolant, I have two fans running at all times, and my radiator is in good condition. How can I keep it running nice and cool even on hot days?
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Old May 2, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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get a 185* or 160* thermostat. and use like a ratio of 10% antifreeze to 90% water. or if u aren't running A\C then 100% water with some water wetter..
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Old May 2, 2002 | 11:30 PM
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I do have a 185 degree thermostat and run about 60% water 40% coolant.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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Try some Water Wetter or get a 3 core aluminum radiator. Do you have a tranny cooler, that will help too.
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