Can an engine run too cold?
The Nominal Operating Temperature Here’s the thing, though – just like an engine can run too hot, it can also run too cold. As it turns out, every engine has its optimal working temperature that revolves around 200F, give or take. Most engines can reach temps higher than 100C and survive.
What temp is too cold for an engine?
Here’s the thing, though – just like an engine can run too hot, it can also run too cold. As it turns out, every engine has its optimal working temperature that revolves around 200F, give or take. Every engine is different in this regard. Some work at temps closer to 100C, others work at much colder temps.
What temperature should my car run at?
Normal Temperature engine temperature gauge Most experts agree that your engine should run between 195 degrees and 220 degrees.
How to check engine temperature after a drive?
To verify the actual engine temperature, check if the top hose to the radiator is hot after a drive. Thermostats normally open at around 80-90°C and the hose will only get hot once the thermostat has opened. Point is that the sensor is reading fine at low temperatures.
What should coolant temp be when car is off?
Thermostats normally open at around 80-90°C and the hose will only get hot once the thermostat has opened. Point is that the sensor is reading fine at low temperatures. I checked the ECU readings and when the engine is off for a day the coolant temperature more or less matches the outside temperature, so it definitely did not drift.
Why is the temperature gauge on my car not working?
If you know the engine temperature is not an issue, you probably have to deal with one of these problems; The temperature sensor/sending unit is faulty. If this is the case your sensor will be reading the coolant temperature incorrectly and sending the wrong signal to the gauge.
What causes the engine to not get to normal operating temperature?
My car has a manual transmission. The most common and most likely cause for the engine to not get to operating temperature is commonly cause by the thermostat stuck in the open position or is broken.