normal operating temp?

[ebxgsxr]

i did a search and a bunch of things came up for a different thermostat. but i was wondering specifically what the normal operating temp was on your trucks? after having mine sit at idle for a little while, the temp gauge still stayed towards the low side. is this normal? i just bought the truck, and i doubt the ppl i bought it from put a cooler running thermostat. :dunno:

[Toolman]

My truck runs under the 200 mark.

[SilveradoZ71]

My '02 ran at 200 when it was new. Now with 54k miles, it's always about 190.

[Vortec350]

OEM Thermostat for my 98 K1500 is 195, it may be the same rating for yours

[bggrnchvy]

Normal operating temp is about 190 degrees.

[blabhern]

I put a 160 degree thermostat in mine and it still runs at 190-200 range. Go figure.

[ebxgsxr]

hmm, something must be wrong with mine, it's reading just a few lines over 100. but i have heat. guess ill have to check the sending unit.

[blabhern]

I wouldn't worry about it. The stock gauges usually off, some more than others. Just know what your truck runs normally and if it changes from there, then question it.

[ebxgsxr]

cool. thanks for the advise.