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Chevrolet Ls2 Engine Coolant Sensor

6. The engine coolant sensor is also used by the computer for two reasons. The first is to monitor the engine temperature and adjust the ignition timing to avoid detonation. The second reason is that the computer will cycle the electric fans at the radiator on and off, depending on the temperature of the engine after you program in a specific operating temperature range. We set our fans to turn on at 180 degrees F and to turn off once the coolant was at 160 degrees F.
GMPP LS2 Small Block Engine - The Perfect Project Motor?

 6. The engine coolant sensor is also used by the computer for two reasons. The first is to monitor the engine temperature and adjust the ignition timing to avoid detonation. The second reason is that the computer will cycle the electric fans at the radiator on and off, depending on the temperature of the engine after you program in a specific operating temperature range. We set our fans to turn on at 180 degrees F and to turn off once the coolant was at 160 degrees F.  View Related Article

 

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