Jay0420 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I was just wondering what temp is over heating for the car....my temp gage read 114 C after a 45 min drive...it only started to get that high when i was just parked with it runnung soo thats like 233.6 degrees Fahrenheit...it cools down back to 93 c ...where it usaly runs at so...199.4 degrees Fahrenheit is that normal? Frist off...How hot is too hot for this car? second. How do you know when the fans turn on...i never hear them. I just bought this car...im worryed about it being a big big money pit...can any one help. what should i do. I need this car to get to work and back...pluss...Its sooooo comfy...i could live in it. (sometimes i do). Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay0420 Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 also...whats should the Normal running temp be ? when driveing its at 93c so 199.4 degrees Fahrenheit on a warm day, please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I started a new thread for YOUR question, this way you can find it easy and answers for YOUR question can be in one location Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxitsonlyagame Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'd say that is about normal temperature range for these cars in mine and a friends experience. My 95 has a thermostat that keeps it warmer than what I'm used to @ 98°C but it never climbs over 108°C... My (new for me) 94 is almost identical to yours in that it stays about 91-93 when driving it and climbs to about 108 when sitting until the rad fans bring it back down. The Caddy dealer sold me the higher temp thermostat last year and said the lower temp ones aren't recommended because these cars are meant to run warm to keep them at peak efficiency... It's always a little hasty buying a used car and not knowing it or being able to fully trust it. Take it out on a good road trip for a bit and get a feel for the thing! I've read a lot about head gaskets on here but I think these cars are pretty solid and haven't had any major problems with mine. My mind is starting to lean towards people being lazy and/or neglectful and leaving coolant in the system way too long. Can't be good for those gaskets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 My '97 (digidash) ran 205 (summer) - 215 (winter). Fans come on (low) at 224 or anytime the A/C is on. High is around 230, but I forget the exact figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaValentine Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Actually, 103 C = 237 F. That seems to be a bit high to me. I wouldn't call it overheating, but it seems high. Have you checked your coolant level? Also, have you checked to see that your fans are turning on? They should always come on with the AC on, so turn the AC on then pop the hood to see if they turn on. You should also check to see if they are running once the car warms up past 225 F (107 C). Normal temps can vary depending on the outside temperature and your driving conditions. My car typically runs at 210 F (98 C). When idling in traffic it climbs to 225 F or so, then the fans kick on and it cools back to 210. It's not uncommon to see temps get to 230 F (110 C) when idling in traffic, particularly when going from high speeds, as on a highway, into stop and go traffic...but it should always cool down again once the fans kick on or you start moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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