Just hoping to get a bit of a survey of what temp you are running at in your 2h's on aftermarket gauges please.
These measurements/ observations are in winter season Victoria, Oz ambient temp 14c or 57f.
When I cruise on freeway 2100 rpm, oil pressure around 70psi my temp is around 68c or 154f.
When I am idling in city traffic 650-700ish rpm, oil pressure 41- 50 psi my temp is around 77c or 170f. Temp drops as soon as start moving in traffic.
Going up steep long hills for about 10km or 6ish miles in 2nd or 3rd gear with moderate load of 300kg or 660pounds, 2000rpm, 70psi , temp rises to 85c or 185f, then fan clutch kicks in and brings temp down.
My temp gauge is a thermo couple which bolts to the head, aussie watchdog engine guard.
My factory temp gauge doesn't move much. Oil pressure is autometer digital gauge.
My thermostat is the 82c variety oem.
Just recently I have had an increase in temp at idle, for about 100,000km it was around 68c or 154f, summer or winter. It has raised out of the blue. Whilst still within spec, I like to keep an eye on it in mind for summer and towing heavy.
Pressure tested cooling system, holds spec pressure, no leaks. Fresh coolant.
These measurements/ observations are in winter season Victoria, Oz ambient temp 14c or 57f.
When I cruise on freeway 2100 rpm, oil pressure around 70psi my temp is around 68c or 154f.
When I am idling in city traffic 650-700ish rpm, oil pressure 41- 50 psi my temp is around 77c or 170f. Temp drops as soon as start moving in traffic.
Going up steep long hills for about 10km or 6ish miles in 2nd or 3rd gear with moderate load of 300kg or 660pounds, 2000rpm, 70psi , temp rises to 85c or 185f, then fan clutch kicks in and brings temp down.
My temp gauge is a thermo couple which bolts to the head, aussie watchdog engine guard.
My factory temp gauge doesn't move much. Oil pressure is autometer digital gauge.
My thermostat is the 82c variety oem.
Just recently I have had an increase in temp at idle, for about 100,000km it was around 68c or 154f, summer or winter. It has raised out of the blue. Whilst still within spec, I like to keep an eye on it in mind for summer and towing heavy.
Pressure tested cooling system, holds spec pressure, no leaks. Fresh coolant.