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Running too cool?
« on: 08 May 2013, 21:23:19 »
Just noticed in the past few days that the temp stays around 75 when driving and only goes up up 90 when in town, hasn't been above 90 at all lately. Is this normal or is it possible that the car is overcooling?
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2013, 21:28:33 »
looks normal to me
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2013, 21:30:46 »
my 3.0 runs between 90 and 95 :y
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2013, 21:36:31 »
Thanks guys, I was just curious. Car has been running like a dream for a while now thankfully and I just thought I'd ask anyway.
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #4 on: 08 May 2013, 21:41:42 »
75 is too low imo.Lazy stat the likely cause.I had the same problem for a long time.Changed the stat recently and it now runs at just under 90 most of the time.Seems to improve economy by around 10% too. :y
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2013, 21:42:49 »
Temp should be in the middle of the gauge, 75 is too cool.  :y

Sounds like a lazy stat  :)



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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2013, 21:43:52 »
V6 on F/L should be at 90  :y
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #7 on: 09 May 2013, 08:34:44 »
Thanks guys, I'll keep an eye on it then for a few days and if it keeps up then I'll change it. Where is the said stat located, any idea on price for a new one?
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #8 on: 09 May 2013, 08:36:03 »
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #9 on: 09 May 2013, 08:50:48 »
Thanks Rob. bit of work involved there then!! Any idea on a price?
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #10 on: 09 May 2013, 10:19:14 »
As others have said, 75 is too low. Have a look here

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90487.0

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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #11 on: 09 May 2013, 12:48:56 »
Quote from: horsecow on 09 May 2013, 08:50:48
Thanks Rob. bit of work involved there then!! Any idea on a price?

I bought one last year from Vx. Think it was about £45 ish but I'll check after. I used the existing transfer pipe though.
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #12 on: 09 May 2013, 13:10:43 »
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #13 on: 09 May 2013, 13:28:53 »
Wish I'd seen that then  :-X
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Re: Running too cool?
« Reply #14 on: 09 May 2013, 21:53:25 »
So kept an eye on it today and it seems to like sitting below 80. Driving on open roads it never gets above 80 even after a good thrashing, town driving or sitting still it will go to 85 but never much more. Priced one with vauxhall today and they quoted £55. Will this do any damage, do I need to replace immediately or just whenever??
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