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[tomcoombs]

My engine temp (vx-t) sticks around 83-85 when going forward (any speed) But in motorway (0-10 MPH) yesterday it hit 94!! is this normal? What are the safe ranges? (Where the “red” zone would be in most cars.. ? First time I put BP ultimate it is incidentally... Tom

[RichH]

I've had my NA up to 107, but others have had theirs much hotter. I think a fan comes on at about 114 to stop anything from breaking. At 94 you've got no problems. edited to add, that I've just realised yours is a turbo. No idea then I'm afraid.

Edited by RichH, 30 January 2006 - 03:51 PM.

[TonyKL]

Fan kicks in at 97 for a tubbie

[JG]

my fan kicks in at 106. edit: NA

Edited by JamesGray, 30 January 2006 - 03:52 PM.

[VXT Tim]

79-83 when cruising 86 in traffic is the max i have seen on my tubby!

[Shep]

The cooling system is pressurised so those temperatures are no problem. The gauge will flash if it hits 123 c ( I think) that's that you need to kill the engine. Although I do get a squirt from the expansion tank from about 105 + so probably best not to leave that hot for long, or the coolant might run out

Edited by Shep, 30 January 2006 - 03:55 PM.

[tomcoombs]

That makes me feel better.. so the NA gets warmer than the turbo?! wierd! I thought the addition of a turbo would heat it up a lot?? Any more turbo guys out there? Temps in traffic... Thanks guys! Tom

[RichH]

I thought the addition of a turbo would heat it up a lot??
Any more turbo guys out there? Temps in traffic...

I think it's more like, as the engine would otherwise get hotter, they've made the cooling better.

Edited by RichH, 30 January 2006 - 04:02 PM.

[TonyKL]

Fan kicks in at 97 for a tubbie

Just thought I'd add that normal driving it sits at 85

[theturbs]

Fan kicks in at 97 for a tubbie

Just thought I'd add that normal driving it sits at 85

wot he said

[tede]

I was going to post a similar question myself today. The engine temparature on my VXT rarely goes much above the high 70s. Was going to question with this was right, as others have commented it seems quite low. Perhaps it explains my feeble heaters.

[Amoger]

Lol or else you drive it like a tedo? Get some going!

[Richy]

85-90+ is the norm for a N/A... Had mine up to 119 while stuck in traffic on the way to brunters last year The fan on the Vx is shite, you may aswell get out and blow on the fooker.

[jazzyjeff]

Well I normally get 85-86 normal temp, max in a tailback was probably about 99...!?

[Keir]

on my na the fan kicks in at 106 and goes off again at 102. normal cruising is 89.

[johnaachen]

My turbo sits at 83 all day. Although in traffic yesterday it went up to 97 and then the fan came in....fairly relieved to be honest (esp since was my first time)!!

[JohnyB]

was at 112C (summer). in the summer when realy hot and if you are stuck in traffic - you better kill your self (it keeps rising no metter if the fan is on or off) NA

[john_s]

Bengie got his up to ~117 on the GTR this summer... and that was absolutely caning it up the Col de Turini on a hot day. It took *ages* to get back down to a sensible temperature again. (Just don't ask about the brakes! )

[benw]

I can confirm that the temperature reading starts flashing when it get's above 120! That's when you've got real problems. Under 110 is nothing.

[speedster]

Mine hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit....... and then cruises all the way to 90 Celsius