What operating temperature is normal?
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What operating temperature is normal?
I've noticed that my truck (1994 IDI turbo) seems to stay quite cold... usually around the left side of the N in "normal" on the gauge, and only occasionally into the O in "normal". Is this normal? Are there different temperature thermostats, and maybe it has a lower temp one?
I'm getting 15 to 16mpg with it, which is a little lower than I expected, but acceptable -- quite a bit of mountain driving, and some highway -- not much city. (I was only getting 17 to 18 in the Ford Ranger). Would running cold affect the mileage?
Z
I'm getting 15 to 16mpg with it, which is a little lower than I expected, but acceptable -- quite a bit of mountain driving, and some highway -- not much city. (I was only getting 17 to 18 in the Ford Ranger). Would running cold affect the mileage?
Z
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Actually, there is a way to test the sending unit, albeit im not sure what it is. or you could just replace it, i doubt theyre too spendy. When they go out they usually start reading low, same for oil pressure.
I thought it was my sender, turns out my t-stat would open and not close again.
I thought it was my sender, turns out my t-stat would open and not close again.
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in my van, it usually reads high. M is about the lowest i get, often past the hot line. the "real" gage shows 195-200 the whole time.
as mentioned above, the stock gage is about as good as a dartboard, and a real gage is in order.
as mentioned above, the stock gage is about as good as a dartboard, and a real gage is in order.
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