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Engine running temperature
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31-08-2014, 06:59 PM
What should it be on the XUD ? Even in the hot weather back in July mine only briefly touched 85 when sitting in traffic, most of the time it sits at 70.
Is that a bit cool, and what would be the cause - thermostat stick open ? 
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01-09-2014, 06:01 AM
What for!? To start a fire? Kill a spider? Prop up a table leg?
Wishes for more power...
01-09-2014, 09:30 AM
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01-09-2014, 09:51 AM
Thermostat is almost staring you in the face when you open the bonnet
 Plus....Haynes Manuals are a pet hate of mine. Thats just imo min Wishes for more power...
need to do mine. mine's been way too cool really since i got it. it's a 5 min job, i'll take a photo when i do mine, maybe at weekend
haynes manuals are brilliant for starting fires with
306 hdi 3dr moonstone
205 gti6 bare shell rebuild m3 evolution coupe weekend hero bmw x3 xdrive35d f25 313bhp nutter
Guess I just need to look up the bleeding procedure to ensure I do that properly.
And I have to admit my Haynes manuals gather more dust than oily fingerprints !
02-09-2014, 11:34 AM
Is the mpg likely to be lower than it should be if it's not running at the right temperature ? I can get 51ish as it is...
06-09-2014, 10:08 PM
(02-09-2014, 11:34 AM)DavidA Wrote: Is the mpg likely to be lower than it should be if it's not running at the right temperature ? I can get 51ish as it is... When we fitted the new rad/water pump/belts to mine just after I bought it, it took a helluva long time to get up to a high enough temperature for the fans to kick in so we're guessing there's no stat in it. Like yours it sits at 70-75 degrees in normal running and only ventures over 80 in heavy stop-start traffic. Heater's warm but not face-meltingly hot as well. I'm averaging 55mpg mind, but then I'm 49 and drive like a grandad. 
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