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[smity]

omega 2.5 v6

How hot should it run?

On tick over

and just general running?

Thanks

[ians]

Generally about 92.5 I believe although it will rise in stationary traffic.

[ians]

and welcome BTW!

[smity]

Much appreciated  

[Mike Collins]

Normal operation ie air conditioning on, 85-90, or half way up the scale. It should be pretty stable with these air temperatures, will not vary much with power.

If you push the eco button, or your a/c is u/s then your front fans will not run and temperature may increase when stationary. In summer the engine will run noticeably warmer in this condition.

You should get to temperature fairly quickly, if not - thermostat.

[cem_devecioglu]

yep..92-93

heavy traffic 95-96

[ians]

Normal operation ie air conditioning on, 85-90, or half way up the scale. It should be pretty stable with these air temperatures, will not vary much with power.

If you push the eco button, or your a/c is u/s then your front fans will not run and temperature may increase when stationary. In summer the engine will run noticeably warmer in this condition.

You should get to temperature fairly quickly, if not - thermostat.

Mike,
I'm intrigued by this.  I assume you are referring to your facelift car as the prefacelift guage doesn't go down to 85 and mid way I think would be 95.   Do facelifts run cooler?

Cheers,

Ian

[Mike Collins]

Ian,

The simple answer seems to be yes, I have just been out and checked our two gauges.

2.6, lowest line would be 70, but not marked with number. First figure is 80 and 90 is about halfway.

2.5 mini facelift, lowest line probably 85, not numbered. Halfway is about 95.

Both tend to run just below halfway, so facelift is a bit cooler.

Mike.

[TheBoy]

Remember prefacelift and facelift have different gauges

It should run just under mid-point on gauge, rising to just over mid-point in traffic before the fans cool it back down...

[Dave-C]

Yes I agree,,, 90 - 95 is about the desired,,  mine sits smack on 92.5..  rising just over 95 if lugging a load in the heat..

DC

[smity]

Thanks all its 1997 model mini facelift?

It runs around the half way point never really over unless you give it some stink then maybe it will rise over a little.

Was just wondering as there's a little mayo in the oil filler neck but none on the dip stick

[mark.adams]

My 2002 2.2cd runs at 90 except when stopped in traffic then it creeps up to 100, should that be something i should be concerned about.
I was told the thermostat was changed when the head gasket was done earlier this year

[TheBoy]

Thanks all its 1997 model mini facelift?

It runs around the half way point never really over unless you give it some stink then maybe it will rise over a little.

Was just wondering as there's a little mayo in the oil filler neck but none on the dip stick

If its mini facelift, its actually a 1998 model (last letter in VIN is a W).  If last letter in VIN is V or less, its pre mini facelift.

If it goes much above 97C, even after a good thrashing, I would be flushing and checking cooling system.

Mayo on cap? Lots of short journies?  Vx own semi synth seems less prone to mayo that many other brands, inc the 'premium' brands.  And its dirt cheap on TC

[smity]

ive just brought the car so maybe its had short journeys.

Doesn't get above 97 but i might flush system and put fresh coolant in.

ill prob do a oil change too.

[TheBoy]

ive just brought the car so maybe its had short journeys.

Doesn't get above 97 but i might flush system and put fresh coolant in.

ill prob do a oil change too.

I do my oil every 3 - 4k, and use Vx semi (£30 for 4 x 5l on TC), for the cost and time it takes, well worth doing