Engine Temp Went Up To 110 Degrees.
Discussion
Hello,
Hello all,
Had to drive into Croydon yesterday and noticed that the engine temp went up to a 110 while crawling in traffic. (Was stuck in traffic for about 15 to 20 mins)
However, once I got back on the M23 the temp gradually came back down to 85-90.
The questions I have are:
a. Should I be worried about this?
b. If it is to happen again, what should I do?
c. Am hoping to take the car up to Scotland for a week or so. Any thing I need to be aware of in relation to this issue. Like additional spare parts to take with me?
BTW, the Chim is a 97 500 with twin fans and A/C - The A/C was on at the time. Switching it off did not make and difference.
TIA
Hello all,
Had to drive into Croydon yesterday and noticed that the engine temp went up to a 110 while crawling in traffic. (Was stuck in traffic for about 15 to 20 mins)
However, once I got back on the M23 the temp gradually came back down to 85-90.
The questions I have are:
a. Should I be worried about this?
b. If it is to happen again, what should I do?
c. Am hoping to take the car up to Scotland for a week or so. Any thing I need to be aware of in relation to this issue. Like additional spare parts to take with me?
BTW, the Chim is a 97 500 with twin fans and A/C - The A/C was on at the time. Switching it off did not make and difference.
TIA
Hello,
Thanks for the info, will do the searches.
What what temp should I stop? On cooler days the temp sits at around 80 - 85 on the motorways and about 90 - 95 in traffic. Yesterday was the first time it went over 100.
Regards
Thanks for the info, will do the searches.
bob the planner said:
b) If it is not the gauge that is faulty - stop. Immediately. Let the car cool down and then continue.
What what temp should I stop? On cooler days the temp sits at around 80 - 85 on the motorways and about 90 - 95 in traffic. Yesterday was the first time it went over 100.
Regards
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