96 Trans Am Hight Temp

[tranzam96]

This subject might not be new to everyone but I want to figure out what to do. So basicaly my Trans Am temperature dosen't stay in the middle (210) and it always passes and reaches up to ~230 or 240 when the car is standing still. It wouldn't overheat but it would go up a bit more. It's doesn't have any coolant leaks or any other leaks. I checked the coolant and it was full. what could the possilbe problem. and also what is the normal temperature?

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Sounds reasonably normal. The gauge may not be perfectly accurate, either.

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#cooling

You could also have you fans reprogrammed to come on at a lower temperature, if you wish.

[sneitzel]

I can tell you that here in S Texas, on one of the many 100+ degree days we have had, it is not uncommon for the temp. on my 97 to hit 240 when sitting in traffic.