Thermostat temp (1 Viewer)

[Westside]

Hi all
Just enquiring is this normal for my 99 flair with 2.8 turbo engine,
It takes a long time to warm up and never goes beyond this level,

 

[pappajohn]

Thermostat may be on its way out.
I would expect at least 90° after 15 to 20 minutes driving.
Idling it will never get warm.

 

[Landy Andy]

I wouldn’t be concerned about that. My 2.3ltr wants to sit at 86c, first cooling fan cuts off at 90c.

 

[Westside]

Thanks for that ,better than over heating I suppose

 

[Landy Andy]

Your thermostat probably opens at mid to high 80’s. So as soon as your engine gets to that, the stat opens introducing cooler water to the system and bring the temperature down, to then repeat the procedure. As you say. Low is better than high

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[Figaro]

Temp gauge on my 2.8 JTD sits just below halfway, much where yours is, and only moves up to halfway when working hard to climb hills.
It soon drops back to under halfway on the way down.
If it takes a long time to warm up check the thermostat

 

[Westside]

Going to garage Thursday to try and get air con working so can check all then,
Will let ye know what mechanic says,