Clio 1.6 16v operating temp low?

[Davidkent]

Hi all.

Just bought a 2005 clio 1.6 16v Dynamique.

its done a fair few miles, but seems fine, except for one thing.

The operating temp doesn't seem quite right.
when driving it's generally 2 bars up on the digital display, if I leave it running it'll go to 4, but will generally drop again when I drive.

i planned to do the thermostat, but it seems it's the whole housing and won't be such a cheap job, so I'd like to find a proper diagnosis before going ahead.

Is this normal? Or could it be anything else?

It idles pretty low on tick over Too and seems a little jumpy or vibrates a bit. I've just serviced it today and it's the same, but if there's jobs I can do for free first, it'd be nice to do these before spending money out.

Thanks, and apologies for the essay!

 

[pete_rawli]

In terms of operating temp, sounds pretty normal, mine is usually 2 bars up on the digital display.

 

[Davidkent]

In terms of operating temp, sounds pretty normal, mine is usually 2 bars up on the digital display.

Really?
Assumed that was a touch low.
it does occasionally go up to 4 bars then down but it never cuts the fan in at all, well not when left running for 15 mins or so

Thanks

 

[Davidkent]

I'm still not convinced on this. Any other input?

 

[Neizt]

My old 1.2 generally showed 2 bars first, then up to 4 bars when warmed up, never saw it go any higher though.

 

[Davidkent]

My partners 1.2 has analogue and is generally on half when warmed up... Confirms that mine must run cold.

It rarely goes above the 2 bars

Cheers