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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Rob on 17 August 2003, 11:57

Title: oil temp/water
Post by: Rob on 17 August 2003, 11:57

after recent head skimming, water pump, matrix, thermostat etc.
Can anyone please help me out on various readings.

When car warm, {afer driving for ten minutes }

Oil is between 96 and 100

Water is around half way

is this about average as dont want to have head trouble again.

mk2 8v gti 1990

Title: Re:oil temp/water
Post by: pipworks on 18 August 2003, 08:50

Oil sounds the same as mine, water seems a bit hot? Mine runs at 1/4 and goes to 1/2 in traffic then the fan cuts in, it's never gone above 1/2.

What's it like in traffic? If it doesn't go over half I'd say you've nothing to worry about.

Title: Re:oil temp/water
Post by: golfvr6 on 23 August 2003, 18:03

Rob,

Your readings sound spot on , nothing to worry about. It is normal for the water temp to go up to 2/3's in heavy traffic until the fan kicks in.

Title: Re:oil temp/water
Post by: tizer2000uk on 25 August 2003, 09:08

Mr Pipworks, you might want to check your thermostat as it seems you might be overcooling the engine.  Dont suppose its too much of a bad thing....

Title: Re:oil temp/water
Post by: golfvr6 on 25 August 2003, 14:51

I think you might be right there. Problem with faulty thermostats sticking open means the car takes ages to warm up ,usually lots of fuel wasted.