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Buick V6 225 Operating Temp

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mcastagnoli, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. mcastagnoli

    mcastagnoli Member

    Does anybody know the normal temperature operating range for the Buick V6 225 ? If so what would be considered to hot?
    Thanks
     
    mcastagnoli, Jul 31, 2010
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Going by what kind of gauge? Stock or aftermarket? I don't like to see much more than about 205-210 degrees. They will handle 220* but I just don't like to run them for long at that as you're asking for blown headgaskets, etc. on an old motor. Normal op temp should be anywhere between 180-195* depending on weather, terrain, altitude, thermostat installed, condition of cooling system, modifications, etc.
     
    nickmil, Jul 31, 2010
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  3. 67KaiserCJ5

    67KaiserCJ5 New Member

    I run 175-180...
     
    67KaiserCJ5, Jul 31, 2010
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  4. groomer_guy

    groomer_guy Member

    I run between 170-190 in the summer and 160-175 in the cooler months. I also run a pusher fan and not the stock fan.
     
    groomer_guy, Aug 1, 2010
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