Re: Over heating XU9J4
presslaff/bruce (yaleav@autobahn.mb.ca)
Wed, 1 Oct 1997 22:47:43 -0500 (CDT)
>Glen,
>
>If the fans aren't kicking in at 92C then the problem lies in the
>temperature sending unit. You must be very familiar with the thread
>concerning this (I just went through this recently and their were
>several good posts relating to it) (which I'll forward to you.)
>However, what strikes me as odd is the fact your engine runs so hot when
>you're driving on open roads. Mine usually sits around 70 to 75C and
>never hotter. You may be having troubles with your thermostat.
>
>I would definitely not let the car run at 100C for too long, I shudder
>at the consequences.
>
>- Robert Cullemore
>89 405 Mi16
If you read the info on the anti freeze jugs you will see that a 50-50
mix will not only give you protection from freezing down to 40-50 below
but it will also give you protection against boiling to way above 100C
I don't think even running at 105 - 110C is going to harm anything
the real problems arise when there is no coolant or just steam. I wish to
hell I could get a 105C thermostat for winter to help cook off some of the
condensation in my XN6s. So far the hottest therm I can find is a 205F
made for a Chev diesel I cut them to fit the XN6.
Bob