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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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JackoGQYoot View Post
    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
    It's normal for the TD42 to take a while to get to operating temperature.
    1/4 to 1/3 is really good. That's where mine sits unless under load on a really hot day it can creep just past half way.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    It's normal for the TD42 to take a while to get to operating temperature.
    1/4 to 1/3 is really good. That's where mine sits unless under load on a really hot day it can creep just past half way.

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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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark 1 View Post
    Second that.
    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..

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