what is the normal temp for this car?

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
99,870 MILES
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MCRAWFORD33
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99 grand am gt v6. runs normally at 200 f and sometimes goes up to 215 idling. replaced intake gasket few weeks ago. just curious to what the 'normal' temp is
Apr 25, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You're doing okay with that temp-when it goes over 220deg and not dropping this is where you gonna have to be concern
Apr 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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