is this normal operating temp(pic)
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is this normal operating temp(pic)
hey guys i was wondering if this is normal operating temp for a 92 LS400. it doesnt get any warmer than this.
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I believe your themostat got stuck in open position..my audi in the same way..it's not going to hurt the engine..but for a long run..replace the themostat...because the radiator fan will not be kick in until it reach the middle point (which in your case will never happen)..so your engine area will get a little hotter if you drive locally for a long distance....
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If the thermostat is good then you'll get good heat after driving only 2-3 miles.
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Mine only goes slightly higher than this pic. It starts below the cold line and then moves up after a few minutes, plenty of heat. I have replaced pretty much everything that has to do with the cooling system...thermostat, sender, sensor, fluid flush...they had no effect on the gauge. Then I replaced all the caps in my circuit board, and I mean all, again no change. Right now I think the needle itself is just stuck and won't go any higher. So, I say don't worry about it.
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Is your car get the heating really hot or just normal hot? Also is the gauge move to the middle before it drop to that point? it can be the gauge or thermostat problem. The thermostst stuck open may cause engine problem for long run, because the engine can't run at steady temp(hot, cold, hot, cold) may cause aluminum cylinderhead warpped. So i don't want to take that risk for $20.
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As long as its always been that way then I would think its just your needle. If your car is running as it should be then there is nothing to worry, When ever you take out your cluster you can retighten the screws which hold the temp needle in place. My old SC had a similar flaw, I opened it up and tightened up the screws and it fixed it.
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my 92 ls never gets above that in cold weaither, ever. in the summer it'll go a tick below the next mark up just like it is there.
weird.
maybe check my stat cause my heat ****ing blows
weird.
maybe check my stat cause my heat ****ing blows