Important! : Please help

1. v6mg Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 27

   #1 2nd January 2012, 11:54

   Why does my saxo vtr temp gauge run a 3\4 but never over heats . CHANGED EVERY BUT THE RADIATOR
2. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #2 2nd January 2012, 12:35

   why would you want it to overheat?
3. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #3 2nd January 2012, 12:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 why would you want it to overheat?

   He doesnt want it to overheat. He's saying it doesnt overheat so there doesnt seem to be a problem with the cooling system itself, but wants to know why the gauge still sits at 3/4 . To the op, ive known a few people with vtr's that have this problem, they tried changing a few sensors etc and it never really seemed to solve anything, if it runs okay and you've had everything checked most people tend to leave it. If it is actually running slightly hot and not just a faulty gauge, maybe try a vts rad on it? few people fit it as an upgrade anyway on vtr's
4. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #4 2nd January 2012, 12:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DanTvts He doesnt want it to overheat. He's saying it doesnt overheat so there doesnt seem to be a problem with the cooling system itself, but wants to know why the gauge still sits at 3/4 . To the op, ive known a few people with vtr's that have this problem, they tried changing a few sensors etc and it never really seemed to solve anything, if it runs okay and you've had everything checked most people tend to leave it. If it is actually running slightly hot and not just a faulty gauge, maybe try a vts rad on it? few people fit it as an upgrade anyway on vtr's

   ahhhhhhhh that makes more sense.
   
   Mine did this when i first got the car, gave it the full service, cleaned all sensors, cleaned everything basically, and since then sits at half way. No idea what i did though
   
   Sorry about my oh so helpful advice
5. NismoSteve Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Thorne+Grimsby Posts: 717 S2GTi / Megane cc

   #5 2nd January 2012, 13:17

   Don't forget oil, as important it is for lubrication, its also for cooling.
   
   Then there is the braking system.
   Make sure none of the brakes are binding, and make sure tyre pressures are all okay.
   
   Low or poor quality oil, a sticking brake combined with low tyre pressures will make an engine have to work harder and increase running temps.
   
   Also spark plugs, poor condition can make an engine run hotter.