Yeah - GDE said optimal is ~190F
you're reading is about 135-140 range
a brand new factory unit will get you in the 176 area - that why all the interest in a modification - or additional inline thermostat
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| Author: | moroney167 [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What is proper operating temp for CRD |
Just want to be sure my gauge is reading correct. It is at hottest point just one notch above the 1/4 mark on my temp gauge. All runs fine, MPG has not been as good as many say they get but I can't argue. I understand with the tires and OME springs I guess I look a little but worth it and still best MPG vehicle I own. Just did exhaust full 2.5" with just one Cherrybomb pro series muffler. Intake is stock, EHM, GDE Eco tune, OME springs and 15" crager soft 8 wiht 30" BFG AT if matters. Anyway wish I took a picture but curious if temp should get up to at least mid gauge? In NY its only been down into 30's at night and during day still at 50's+ so can't be cold enough to not get up to temp. I will shoot my meter at it an see what some temps are at engine tomorrow. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is proper operating temp for CRD |
Yeah - GDE said optimal is ~190F you're reading is about 135-140 range a brand new factory unit will get you in the 176 area - that why all the interest in a modification - or additional inline thermostat |
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| Author: | camo [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is proper operating temp for CRD |
you dont need weird tstats mods. just put on a new OEM tstat and flush the coolant and you will be ready to go. |
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| Author: | Big Montana [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is proper operating temp for CRD |
I had to replace the stock thermo because my gauge was also just above the one quarter range. With Michigan winters, it improved my mpg about 1-3 MPG. I do't know how many miles you have, but if you couple it with a timing belt change and a water pump replacement, you could consolidate costs. |
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| Author: | racertracer [ Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is proper operating temp for CRD |
camo wrote: you dont need weird tstats mods. just put on a new OEM tstat and flush the coolant and you will be ready to go. x2 And flushing is key to getting quick heat in the cabin. |
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| Author: | Joe Romas [ Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is proper operating temp for CRD |
camo wrote: you dont need weird tstats mods. just put on a new OEM tstat and flush the coolant and you will be ready to go. X3 And it's not miles that seem to do them in  Mine went bad at 35k miles last year  Use distilled water available at drug stores for under a dollar a gallon with Zerex G5. You'll need two gallons of each 
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