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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 07:58 PM
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What is an average normal temp. of radiator coolant for the 4.6 motor? Is it 190 to 220?
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Mine runs 192 to 196, just like clockwork. Pretty sure my stat is a 194.
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The engine shouldn't be run over 210. Anything over is just begging for head gasket problems. Normal ranging should be under 200, like White said, 195 is the general average.
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