My car dosent run very hot

[anonymous-user]

In fact it ran 69-72 , last weekend to Spa and back ,( it was very cold outside) it will go to 92 sat in a Belgian traffic jam where the first fan cycles. I get going again and back down to 72 max.
I replaced the Rad about 4 weeks ago and it is done it since then.

What magic does it need to get it back up to at least 80 where is does run smoother.

Thanks

David

[natben]

You could try changing the thermostat it is an easy job and might make a difference you just need to remove the airbox and it is below throttle body five if I remember correctly.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks, does the thermostat change the running temp or change how long it takes to get hot ?
I am never sure. Also what is the item does anyone know?
Thanks

[nawarne]

Dave,
Guess you were the chap I spoke to at the Hotel Verviers with duct tape over the pepperpot grill?

The thermostat does control warm-up time and the temp of engine....by modulating flow of coolant ex engine block to the radiator. My Tuscan typically runs in the range 75-80 deg.C when m-way cruising. I would add that on the Sunday, going to the track, it took an age to get the oil up to temp. on the A road...in fact as I went up to 70-80 mph the oil temp dropped down, it was so chilly.

A change of 'stat might help then.
Nick

[Tonsko]

While not the same car, had this problem with my westfield. The thermostat was stuck open - replacing it sorted the issue.

[anonymous-user]

nawarne said:

Dave,
Guess you were the chap I spoke to at the Hotel Verviers with duct tape over the pepperpot grill?

The thermostat does control warm-up time and the temp of engine....by modulating flow of coolant ex engine block to the radiator. My Tuscan typically runs in the range 75-80 deg.C when m-way cruising. I would add that on the Sunday, going to the track, it took an age to get the oil up to temp. on the A road...in fact as I went up to 70-80 mph the oil temp dropped down, it was so chilly.

A change of 'stat might help then.
Nick

Nick
That was me yes, that day even in the warm on the way back OT showed 20 at Bruges, still has 92 in a Jam and 72 on the Motorway, tape made maybee 1 degree difference..
I will try a new thermostat does anyone know what is from ?

Thanks

David

[justyr]

Those reported temps look correct to me. JR