Normal Temp in 04 Monte with 3400
#1
Normal Temp in 04 Monte with 3400
I was wondering if someone could tell me the range for normal temperature on my temp gauge in my 04 Monte Carlo 3.4 V6. When it's in idle, like when I go through the drive thru of a restaurant, the gauge will be pushing a little over half and go back down and repeat. Can someone tell me if this is normal? I feel like my car is overheating when this happens
#2
Little over half is fine. Halfway SHOULD be around 195 which is the thermo setting to open.
If you haven't done a coolant flush in the past 5 years, I would get it done as proper maintenance of the system, and peace of mind.
If you haven't done a coolant flush in the past 5 years, I would get it done as proper maintenance of the system, and peace of mind.
#4
Do check the coolant level in the radiator when it's cold, fill it all the way up to the cap if needed that'll help reduce the fluctuation. Also that's a sign that the water pump isn't at 100% operating level. My 03 Monte 3400 spent 99% of its life with the needle just below the halfway mark and it didn't fluctuate like yours.
#8
Yes it does have original engine & tranny..... and I am at 223,6xx now. I also have my milage noted in my signature below "223K". I am the 2nd owner & purchased it in 2006 with 34,000 miles
Last edited by KCFITZ78; 02-06-2016 at 12:57 AM.
#9
Dang that is awesome. I hope mine lasts that long! I just hit 119k a couple of days ago.