cheekychimp
Well-known member
I know the stock gauge is a very poor method of measuring coolant temps but I still find it good enough to be able to warn me in good time if there is anything wrong.
I recently had two lower radiator hoses blow. Not blow off, they simply exploded leaving a two inch tear and dumping 80% of the coolant on the ground. When we replaced the hose for the second time we noticed the lower hose and lower half of the radiator was still only warm, long after the upper hose and radiator had reached operating temperature (and were too hot to touch). We dug into it a bit more and found that the radiator was seriously clogged. I replaced it and all seems fine for the moment but I noticed my temps are slightly higher than before.
Previously I'd be pegged at about 40% on the stock gauge, now at idle it sits closer to half way. I'm just wondering if 50% is normal and the temperature sensor in the bottom of the radiator wasn't seeing the correct temperature previously, or alternatively if I still have an issue. It's still relatively cool over here at present so I'd like to make sure everything is working properly before the summer gets here.
I recently had two lower radiator hoses blow. Not blow off, they simply exploded leaving a two inch tear and dumping 80% of the coolant on the ground. When we replaced the hose for the second time we noticed the lower hose and lower half of the radiator was still only warm, long after the upper hose and radiator had reached operating temperature (and were too hot to touch). We dug into it a bit more and found that the radiator was seriously clogged. I replaced it and all seems fine for the moment but I noticed my temps are slightly higher than before.
Previously I'd be pegged at about 40% on the stock gauge, now at idle it sits closer to half way. I'm just wondering if 50% is normal and the temperature sensor in the bottom of the radiator wasn't seeing the correct temperature previously, or alternatively if I still have an issue. It's still relatively cool over here at present so I'd like to make sure everything is working properly before the summer gets here.