What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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sixspeed
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What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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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.

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Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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my d8 hdi 110 olny sits at 70 while driving so i wouldnt worry.
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Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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OK thanks - it just seemed low as I'm used the needle in my other car sitting bang in the middle of the gauge.
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Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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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.
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Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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Same with mine, than I found the thermostat was missing...

Between 75 & 80 after a leasurly drive back from town, outside temp 13 degrees.
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Re: What temp should my 2.1td run at?

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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.
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