Is there a temperature gauge on my car?
One vehicle we test drove did have a temperature gauge closer inspection the gauge stayed centered even though the vehicle’s actual coolant temperature ranged from 140 degrees up to 230 degrees! So how can you be sure of your engine coolant temperature? If your car is older than 1996 it will have an OBDII port.
How can I find out what my engine coolant temperature is?
The best place to start in comparing your vehicle’s normal engine coolant temperature to see if it’s correct is with your thermostat setting. If you call your local auto parts store, like one of our partners below, they will be able to tell you what temperature your engine’s thermostat is designed to start opening.
What’s the normal operating temperature of a car?
While we don’t have your vehicle specific information, normal operating temperature for most vehicles can range between 190-220 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank you! -BDP
One vehicle we test drove did have a temperature gauge closer inspection the gauge stayed centered even though the vehicle’s actual coolant temperature ranged from 140 degrees up to 230 degrees! So how can you be sure of your engine coolant temperature? If your car is older than 1996 it will have an OBDII port.
How can I find out the coolant temp in my car?
If you have an OBDII scanner, you may even be able to graph coolant temperatures in your app and track them that way. The best place to start in comparing your vehicle’s normal engine coolant temperature to see if it’s correct is with your thermostat setting.
What to do if your car gauge is overheating?
Take the pressure cap off the radiator and run the engine until the thermostat opens (coolant starts flowing through the radiator and the upper hose gets hot.) Turn the engine off and let it cool. Add more coolant (50% antifreeze + water) to bring the level back up to normal.
When does the check temp gauge go back to normal?
After about 30 secs of being on, the temp gauge returns to normal (180-195ish) and the Check Gauges light goes off. Seems like a sensor may be at fault here so what sensor controls the temp reading?