Hey all,
This may be me being OCD, and a lack of knowledge, but I was wondering if this is worth looking into.
I have noticed that at times, when in traffic on normal temp days (50-70* ambient), my temp gauge starts to rise past 180 up to 190-195. Because I'm in the city and do a lot city driving, I sit in traffic quite often. Now, as soon as I start moving again, the temp gauge drops back down to 180, but I know that if I didn't move and get air flowing the temp would continue to creep.
I know very little about what the PO did to this car, it was purchased less than a year ago from a local dealer, but here is what I know in terms of the cooling system:
- 3 core aluminum radiator (can't find a make/model, may be a cheap aftermarket part)
- 2 electric fans (1 larger 1 smaller, these are right up against the rad)
- New water pump
- Overflow coolant bottle and clear tubing
- There is no shroud on this setup
I have never seen the car get over 200*, but again I have also not let the car sit idling for more than a few minutes to find out. I don't want to start throwing parts at it if this isn't a problem, but wanted some advice if this is normal or not. I would think that once the engine hits operating temp, the stat opens, engine gets cold coolant and would maintain the same temp regardless of whether I am moving or not.
Thanks in advance.
This may be me being OCD, and a lack of knowledge, but I was wondering if this is worth looking into.
I have noticed that at times, when in traffic on normal temp days (50-70* ambient), my temp gauge starts to rise past 180 up to 190-195. Because I'm in the city and do a lot city driving, I sit in traffic quite often. Now, as soon as I start moving again, the temp gauge drops back down to 180, but I know that if I didn't move and get air flowing the temp would continue to creep.
I know very little about what the PO did to this car, it was purchased less than a year ago from a local dealer, but here is what I know in terms of the cooling system:
- 3 core aluminum radiator (can't find a make/model, may be a cheap aftermarket part)
- 2 electric fans (1 larger 1 smaller, these are right up against the rad)
- New water pump
- Overflow coolant bottle and clear tubing
- There is no shroud on this setup
I have never seen the car get over 200*, but again I have also not let the car sit idling for more than a few minutes to find out. I don't want to start throwing parts at it if this isn't a problem, but wanted some advice if this is normal or not. I would think that once the engine hits operating temp, the stat opens, engine gets cold coolant and would maintain the same temp regardless of whether I am moving or not.
Thanks in advance.