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Just curious, how long should you be able to idle a warmed-up car before you have overheating problems? The V8's specifically. Assume a room temperature day.
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Re: Idle overheating
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Until you run out of gas.
Posted on: Today 7:19
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-BigKev
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I have always followed the rule that warm up is best done underway at low speed.
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I don't know about the V8's, but I think my 327 could idle all day and not overheat. If you're having serious overheating issues I would double check your timing and your cooling system.
Posted on: Today 11:01
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Agreed.
I will say that adding an Aux transcooler to my car has changed the transmission for the better. It no longer is overheating from slipping and as such transmitting that heat to the coolant. Also, I haven't lost any trans fluid since and that is over 500 miles of driving.
Posted on: Today 11:58
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Was just wondering as I was driving my friend's Edsel to a car cruise yesterday in bumper to bumper traffic and it seemed pretty much everyone was overheating after 20-30 mins regardless of the type of car, mileage, restoration level, etc.
I may have the "opportunity" to test this in my 400 if I get a late start next year.
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