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andykem · Apr 25th, 2002, 22:33

Whenever I have had a different Volvo ( a 145, a 245, a 265 and now a262)or have fitted a new thermostat, I have had to sit on 'hot bricks' for a while until I get used to what 'this one does'.

Also, unless the car is losing coolant, nothing much is probably wrong. If the reading itself is bothersome maybe it will be a sensor or gauge fault. But first, change the thermostat for a new one. There are about 3 (three) different opening temperatures you can get. If troubled by overheat get the lowest (about 82 deg C).

But, the hot-oily smell is most likely oil leaking onto the manifold or exhaust.

regards
Andy

Apr 25th, 2002, 22:33	#9
andykem Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 12:16 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: cheltenham	RE: 240 Engine temp Whenever I have had a different Volvo ( a 145, a 245, a 265 and now a262)or have fitted a new thermostat, I have had to sit on 'hot bricks' for a while until I get used to what 'this one does'. Also, unless the car is losing coolant, nothing much is probably wrong. If the reading itself is bothersome maybe it will be a sensor or gauge fault. But first, change the thermostat for a new one. There are about 3 (three) different opening temperatures you can get. If troubled by overheat get the lowest (about 82 deg C). But, the hot-oily smell is most likely oil leaking onto the manifold or exhaust. regards Andy