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Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: Jim_rx7 on March 07, 2009, 06:12:09 PM

Well at the moment for whatever reason the dash water temp gauge isn\'t working. Not too bothered as I\'m using the pfc to monitor temps.

My question is, what\'s normal and what\'s too high?

Went for an 80 mile drive today and it sat at a steady 83 degrees c.

Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: Jono FD3 on March 07, 2009, 06:14:38 PM

80 - 85 is the norm for plodding along, you are OK up to 95, but anything over that you should consider hitting the magical AC button as it kicks in the 2 fans on Max warp! over 120 and your in to rebuild teritory!

Jono

Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: Jim_rx7 on March 07, 2009, 06:20:29 PM

Cheers chap

Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: chrisJDM on March 07, 2009, 06:24:24 PM

yeh as jono said :)

Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on March 07, 2009, 07:04:46 PM

Mine sits at 84. Sure feels good to drive the car after rebuilding doesn\'t it jim?

Title: engine temp - what\'s the norm?
Post by: Jim_rx7 on March 07, 2009, 07:24:10 PM

It does mate. Took it for it\'s first proper 80mile drive today.

No problems. :)

Mazda Rotary Club

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