How hot is too hot?
So I can see my temp through the ecu software and I can set a alarm to warn me if its getting to hot.. How hot is to hot?
I did a coolant swap and its now reaching 3/4 on the car gauge at traffic lights and the software tells me its 95 deg C.
Before coolant swap it would go past half way...
Guess I may have a air lock?
How hot is too hot?
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m_jermyn
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yup i'd not be running an M20 in the aussie heat if it had an air lock. Looking for trouble!
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m_jermyn
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Well it's only 20 deg C at the moment... But what is actually considered hot, is 95 hot?
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95 is more than the thermostat which is 88° or if your car is prepared for hot climate or air con then 80°
Personally I don't like to see the temp gauge needle above half way
Personally I don't like to see the temp gauge needle above half way
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Thanks guys..
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Thermostat for an M20 engine should be 82 degrees and the needle should sit just above the quarter mark.
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