Cylinder head temps a little too high?

[Tamadrummer88]

Was driving to the mall today, and when i pulled into a stall, i noticed the coolant temps were a little high. Its about 66 outside, and the temps were over 200, and would rise slowly, i think before i shut off the car it was 210. After i got home i pulled into my garage and the temps went up again, this time to about 215 or so. I opened the hood to see if i could see any leaks or whatever but there was nothing. Also, i noticed that I didn't hear the radiator fans turning on.

Anyone know what it could be?

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[keltymd]

210 215 is not too high. the thermostat does not even open until 195 and these cars run in that range 210-215

 

[HISSMAN]

It could be ...dum dum dum..Normal.

 

[Sasuketr]

210 215 is not too high. the thermostat does not even open until 195 and these cars run in that range 210-215

Stock thermostat is rated 180 degrees, at least thats what i had on my stock gtpp. The fans kick in around 195 degrees.

 

[jasonstang]

Are you looking at coolant temp of cylinder head temp?
These two are not the same.

 

[keltymd]

Stock thermostat is rated 180 degrees, at least thats what i had on my stock gtpp. The fans kick in around 195 degrees.

nope
190 Ford Part number BR3Z8575D

 

[Sasuketr]

nope
190 Ford Part number BR3Z8575D

Nope, i have the thermostat sitting in my garage, do you want a picture? It is a stock gtpp thermostat!

 

[Sasuketr]

Stock thermostat!

 

[Tamadrummer88]

Are you looking at coolant temp of cylinder head temp?
These two are not the same.

Cylinder head temp. Sorry should've been clearer.

 

[kluke15]

i seem to typically run 195-215 degrees sometimes up to 225. i dont believe ive seen any higher than 225

 

[Twin Turbo]

Cylinder head temp. Sorry should've been clearer.

I've updated the thread title


(good luck......hopefully it's normal, but I guess you're wary having had the "smoke" issue a few days ago?)

 

[Coyote Red]

Who's smoking in their mustang? I believe you can buy a 170 degree thermostat if you wish.

 

[Niz55]

Your temps are absolutely normal.

 

[JackBauer]

mine runs 195-215 like others here. i've seen it creep up to 220 on heavy traffic but it comes down quickly.

 

[Driversound]

Stock thermostat!

Correct. My GTPP was also 180 degrees. Could be a GTPP thing.

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