Normal SOHC operating temp?
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Normal SOHC operating temp?
I just got a 92 MX-3 RS and it's my first car...so bear with my newb questions.
My engine seems to run a bit hot. I dunno what the normal temp is, but on other cars the guage usually hovers around the middle. On my mx it's slightly above that. Fan and fluid is fine. Could it just be an old thermostat?
Also, is there any major differences between the SOHC and DOHC I should look out for when using the workshop manual for work on the SOHC?
Thanks.
My engine seems to run a bit hot. I dunno what the normal temp is, but on other cars the guage usually hovers around the middle. On my mx it's slightly above that. Fan and fluid is fine. Could it just be an old thermostat?
Also, is there any major differences between the SOHC and DOHC I should look out for when using the workshop manual for work on the SOHC?
Thanks.
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Could be an old thermostat.. could be a partially plugged radiator.. could be a old coolant temp sensor that is delivering erroneous data to the gauge. Have you tried pulling codes to see if you have any stored in the ECU?
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Same, mine hovers just over half way like the first pic, Was like that after my engine swap, and temp stat changed. And my Ecu had all the codes pulled. I think mx-3s, under summer conditions 4cyl, run around that temp, who knows maybe mine has a problem too. I don't need to get into the valve ticking haha as thats what i'm on lookin for today.
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I didn't realize that the 4 cylinder had a higher operating temp... on all 3 of my GS my temp has been like got_slack's pic... anything higher and I get worried
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mine is like in the first pic... just above 1/2 way.... doesnt worry me at all... it allyways stays there no matter the outside temp or how hard i drive the car.
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I was referring to the workshop manual on this site. What should I look out for?
I guess the slightly high temp is normal then? It hasn't gone to red or anything significant but I have a feeling it's inching its way up.
I don't know how to pull codes.... Maybe I should just replace the sensor along with the thermostat as I was planning on changing it just in case.Tunes67 wrote:Could be an old thermostat.. could be a partially plugged radiator.. could be a old coolant temp sensor that is delivering erroneous data to the gauge. Have you tried pulling codes to see if you have any stored in the ECU?
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I guess the slightly high temp is normal then? It hasn't gone to red or anything significant but I have a feeling it's inching its way up.
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