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Originally Posted by BigGreenThing
Is it normal for the "optimum temperature" to swing around a degree or three depending on how hard you're driving and the outside weather conditions?
Using the OBD2 Car Scanner Pro app I have...I noticed that the temp can vary from around 84-85C to 88-89C. If I "push it" up hill - temp goes up a degree or two...if I'm "cruising lightly" down hill, temp eases back to 85C ish.
Is that normal thermostat behaviour?
I'm guessing if I had an old school temp gauge - I wouldn't even see and register the slight rises/lowering!!
Heat still comes out when I pop the heater on- so all good there!  |
I'd say it's pretty normal to see some fluctuation in the registered temperature as the cooling system readjusts to changes in driving styles and road conditions. This morning I left Car Scanner running while I made a 20 mile trip on A-roads and fast dual carriageways and was pleased to see the app registering 80-85C by the time I got there. Took quite a while to reach that which leaves me wondering if I have a lazy 'stat or whether it's just a big ol' lump of engine to warm up.