1.2 TCE Temperature

[davidavr96]

What is normal coolant temperature for this engine,mine goes from 80C to 85C.I got this car for 20 days and i have never seen temperature indicator in the middle,when the car is heated up it goes max to the 3rd line,never between 3rd and 4th.Is it safe to drive like this or i have a thermostat problem ?

 

[davidavr96]

D4Ft engine 101hp

 

[Brigsy]

Looks fine in the pic, gauge is where i would expect it to be

 

[vtec-e]

How long does it take to get to that position ? If only a few minutes/miles then that is OK. If it takes 10/15 minutes or longer, then suspect a stuck open thermostat.

 

[davidavr96]

How long does it take to get to that position ? If only a few minutes/miles then that is OK. If it takes 10/15 minutes or longer, then suspect a stuck open thermostat.

It takes about 3-4min ride in outside temperature of 10C or 2-3km distance

 

[Martin_172]

that is the correct line, it shouldn't be going over that