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What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:28 am
by sixspeed
I don't often drive our 406 (GF uses it mainly), but I recently noticed the temp was sitting at around 70 whilst driving, and at idle it barely managed to get over 80. Is that normal or a bit low? Top hose was hot and heater giving warm air.
Cheers,
Jules.
Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:54 am
by jamjar1383
my d8 hdi 110 olny sits at 70 while driving so i wouldnt worry.
Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:24 pm
by sixspeed
OK thanks - it just seemed low as I'm used the needle in my other car sitting bang in the middle of the gauge.
Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:03 am
by neildavies
Can remember what temp it was, but I remember my old 2.1 was a cool runner. I remember changing the coolant on it in the winter and waiting for ages for the fan to come on but the car never got hot enough.
Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:55 pm
by steve_earwig
Same with mine, than I found the thermostat was missing...
Between 75 & 80 after a leasurly drive back from town, outside temp 13 degrees.
Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:27 pm
by terencewoolnough
Had my 2.1TD now for 6 years and always ran at 85. Driven very gently 75/80. Pull a caravan up a mountain and 110 will show on gauge.