Hi guys
Is it normal for my factory temp gauge to read at about 1/4 - 1/3 all the time? Is this where the gauge should sit? The gauge also takes ages to come up after I start the engine. Any suggestions?
chrz
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Hi guys
Is it normal for my factory temp gauge to read at about 1/4 - 1/3 all the time? Is this where the gauge should sit? The gauge also takes ages to come up after I start the engine. Any suggestions?
chrz
Yeah same, mine sits about there and is good & normal. Doesn't take to long to get warm, probably 5 mins is up to temp.
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How long is a while?
Cold start up they can take for ever and a cold engine running is where most engine wear occurs.
If your concerned then check the thermostat is not stuck open.
I personally don't idle my car to get to operating temp as it would take upwards of 5 mins.
You want your engine to reach operating temp sooner rather than later without putting stress on it of course.
If you live on a hill going downhill to town then a huge win, idle for a minute or so and cruise down hill or after a minute idling use the throttle control up a little bit to say 1000rpm to reach temp quicker without load.
Edit: quoted Winnie by accident lol
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I could drive 15 minutes in mine until it gets to operating temp of circa 80c. This is with a cool but not cold morning and just driving around suburban streets. Cold mornings, below 10c forget it. If I get onto the freeway it will warm up much quicker. Leaving it idle it I would run out of fuel before it reaches temp. Lol.
I can confirm this to, 5th gear - you'll get hot. 4th gear is perfect on any (even slight) load. When going along the flat or down hill, I'll knock it into 5th.
I find, if egt hits 450 -500, start backing off then - if you want your temp gauge to stay under halfway..