2003 Monte Carlo Temp

[breman]

What is the normal operating temperature for a 2003 monte carlo ss?
The car is running around 180 to 200, just wondering if this is normal.

[Rally Sport]

That sounds about right.. just as long as it doesnt go into the redline, you'd be fine.. but if you feel that it should be cooling better, then get your radiator flushed, that will more than likely do the trick.

[reree]

or you could just try a new thermostat first

[macdhb]

Greetings
That temperature is fine. I have a 03 SS also and thats where it runs

[jeffro88]

i just put in a thermastat in my 03ss its a 160 and it runs at about 170- 180. But i also live in Palm desert cali.

[jeffro88]

have a 03 ss was running a little hot for me so i put in a 160 thermastat. I live where its hot, the desert. do you know if thats ok? It requires a 195 and will i get bad gas millage? also will it mess up the computer system?

[oldblu65]

Stick with the factory recommended thermostat , check your owners manual for the info .