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 strugs
Newbie  Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi folks.. on the move, my temp gauge hardly moves off 70. It climbs in traffic (and, as I discovered the other day, the cooling fans aren't working - seperate post for that; think they're just 'sticky'!!), but settles back at 70-75 once moving again.. What should the temp be on the move? Cheers!  ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
 Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:12
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phil19gti
Seasoned Pro  Location: Altrincham Registered: 17 May 2004 Posts: 1,756 Status: Offline |
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Mine sits at about 75, rises in traffic but as soon as I get movement again rests back at 75.There's loads of topics on this using the search button (top right). ________________________________________ 2006 Performance Blue Mondeo ST TDCI1999 Black 306 Rallye 1991 Lazer Green 205 1.9 GTi 2003 Blue Focus RS 1999 White 306 Rallye 1992 Red 205 1.9 GTi 1988 Red 205 1.6 GTi |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:16
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,871 Status: Offline |
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mine used to sit at 83 odd degrees all the time (when it held water that is)I'd fit a new thermostat, might be stuck open. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:17
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lwgti-6
Senior User  Location: Nottinghamshire Registered: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 906 Status: Offline |
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Water, constantly 72 - 75ish when driving sensible.Oil, sits under 90 deg also when driving sensibly. ________________________________________ EX Bianca 6 owner,Now drives: Octavia vRS |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:24
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strugs
Newbie Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
Post #5
phil19gti wrote: Mine sits at about 75, rises in traffic but as soon as I get movement again rests back at 75. There's loads of topics on this using the search button (top right). Cheers chap. Did search on 'running temperature' and came up with nothing, but 'running temp' came up with a few! I love forum search engines..  ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:25
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open to me fella.... Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:26
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strugs
Newbie Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
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Thanks for the responses folks - sounds pretty normal then (assuming it wouldn't climb at all if the thermostat was stuck?).. Just need to get the fans working at get on with enjoying the car!! ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:28
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strugs
Newbie Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open to me fella.... Stan. Woudl the gauge not climb at all if the 'stat was dodgy?  ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:29
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justinaccurate
Seasoned Pro Location: Cov Registered: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 14,425 Status: Offline |
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I agree with Stan. Stuck thermostat will sit at 70 in normal driving conditions and rise when in traffic, shouldnt go over the usual 97 tho as thats when fans kick in to cool down the water.Thermostats are designed to cut in at 82, regardless of whether you have an aluminium rad |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:36
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strugs
Newbie Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
Post #10
justinaccurate wrote: I agree with Stan. Stuck thermostat will sit at 70 in normal driving conditions and rise when in traffic, shouldnt go over the usual 97 tho as thats when fans kick in to cool down the water. Thermostats are designed to cut in at 82, regardless of whether you have an aluminium rad B@lls..  More money to spend on the flipping thing then..  ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 02:40
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justinaccurate
Seasoned Pro Location: Cov Registered: 29 Apr 2006 Posts: 14,425 Status: Offline |
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Not that bad to be honest. I'd say fans were more of a priority, overheat = almost certain HG failureA lot of people seem to have cars that run at 70 and general opinion is its not overly damaging to the car. Plus its quite cheap and easy to replace the thermostat - wont need to drain coolant if you are quick and don't mind a bit of spillage  |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 04:21
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spike_uk06
Seasoned Pro  Location: Billingshurst Registered: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1,637 Status: Offline |
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Just under 80 here in normal driving.________________________________________ Team ChinaTeam Pirelli Team Cracked Bumper 92k 20th Nov 1999 she was born |
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Posted 7th Apr 2010 at 05:28
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strugs
Newbie Location: Farnham Registered: 07 Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Status: Offline |
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justinaccurate wrote: Not that bad to be honest. I'd say fans were more of a priority, overheat = almost certain HG failure A lot of people seem to have cars that run at 70 and general opinion is its not overly damaging to the car. Plus its quite cheap and easy to replace the thermostat - wont need to drain coolant if you are quick and don't mind a bit of spillage Yep, fans defo the priority! Wish me luck.. ________________________________________ 2000/W 306 GTi-6, Moonstone money-pit!! |
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Posted 8th Apr 2010 at 04:15
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