What the normal temperature gauge position in 172 ?

[D1CKY]

The temperature gauge in my 2002 172FF sits at half way on the scale when the cars warmed up (after about 10-15 minutes from start up-maybe longer in colder weather)

Is this normal ?

And is it ok to give my car s**t with it in that position ?

Would it really be properly warmed up ?

Or would i be better to fit my sandwich plate and oil temperature gauge to get a true engine temperature reading ?

Or is the coolant temperature sufficient ?

 

[Fletcher]

Mine sits in the middle too, i always wait at least 10-15 mins before giving it a good thrashing.

 

[Guppy]

Mine sits in the middle too, i always wait at least 10-15 mins before giving it a good thrashing.

+1

also dont rev my car past 3k until up to normal temprature

 

[D1CKY]

So why are some peoples temp gauges only going 1/4 way ?

Is there something wrong with mine ?

 

[Fletcher]

iirc they should sit half way, like yours.

 

[D1CKY]

Ok, And how long do other people leave there cars to warm up before giving it s**t ?

 

[Guppy]

up to you fella. like i said, always warm mine up for a good while.

bad habit i have. used to own a turbo so im used to letting it warm up

 

[Fletcher]

Ok, And how long do other people leave there cars to warm up before giving it s**t ?

10-15 mins so that the oil is nice and warm.

 

[Eckascliovalver]

Yeah thats what i do, dont take it past 2k if i can help it before i start fast driving, mines sits middle also , has never been further

 

[D1CKY]

Ok, And how long do other people leave there cars to warm up before giving it s**t ?

10-15 mins so that the oil is nice and warm.

Thats what i thought

 

[fil_b]

mine sits half way - poss just very very slightly above

 

[D1CKY]

Ok, And how long do other people leave there cars to warm up before giving it s**t ?

10-15 mins so that the oil is nice and warm.

Dependant on weather conditions and outside temperature it take it ?

As on a cold snowy day , would it not take 15-20 minutes to warm up ?

 

[en035]

mine sits in the middle too, what is the optimum water temperature for F4R. By default radiator fan comes in at 99C. Henk tweaked the map for me and get it set at 95 C.

 

[D1CKY]

Does anyone have any ideas what the oil temp would be when the 172's water temperature gauge is half way ?

 

[T-Bag]

Is it correct that oil temp tends to lag behind water temp in terms of heating up ? So when your water temp hits the middle mark your oil temp is still likely to be a way off where it ought to be ?

Mine always hits the middle mark well under 10 minutes taking it steady.

 

[D1CKY]

Is it correct that oil temp tends to lag behind water temp in terms of heating up ? So when your water temp hits the middle mark your oil temp is still likely to be a way off where it ought to be ?

Mine always hits the middle mark well under 10 minutes taking it steady.

Thats what i thought... :S

 

[steb23]

Is it correct that oil temp tends to lag behind water temp in terms of heating up ? So when your water temp hits the middle mark your oil temp is still likely to be a way off where it ought to be ?

Mine always hits the middle mark well under 10 minutes taking it steady.[/quote]

mine does to nearer to 5 minutes

 

[Henry]

the oil will take much longer than the coolant to reach normal operating temp.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Does anyone have any ideas what the oil temp would be when the 172's water temperature gauge is half way ?

will be a bit low still

IIRC the thermostat opens at around 85degC (thats when the temp gauge goes to halfway)

i would say at least 20min before giving it the beans

 

[en035]

Does anyone have any ideas what the oil temp would be when the 172's water temperature gauge is half way ?

will be a bit low still

IIRC the thermostat opens at around 85degC (thats when the temp gauge goes to halfway)

i would say at least 20min before giving it the beans

actually 89 C

 

[Mark One]

the oil will take much longer than the coolant to reach normal operating temp.

very true

 

[T-Bag]

Bit of a bummer when it only takes me 25 minutes to get to work! I guess i;m okay to raz it round the car park then

 

[D1CKY]

Bit of a bummer when it only takes me 25 minutes to get to work! I guess i;m okay to raz it round the car park then

It sounds like you'd be alright

Lol