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06-10-2010, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Australia
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Hi..
i tried to find information about common problems with the AU Falcon temperature gauge ( 2000 Falcon Futura 6 cyl. , 4 speed auto. ) but wasn't very successful. That's what my gauge usually shows.... In winter the temperature gauge just touches the "normal" area when I am driving in the city...it sometimes climbs a bit higher but it never reaches the O from the word "normal" on the gauge. And even if it goes into the normal area it changes immediately as soon as I hit the freeway...and its back down. The engine and radiator are hot. I don't get why the gauge is so sensitive and shows extrem different temperatures depending on city or freeway drive and the season. In summer it always sits at the O from "normal" which seems to be normal...no matter if I am on the freeway or in the city. Is it normal ?? Thanks |
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06-10-2010, 04:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
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sounds normal, free way speeds you get lot more air hitting the radiator thus cooling it quicker, in the city, it will climb a lil bit then normal due to stop start traffic plus the heat from the other car in front of you blocking the air hitting your radiator,
hope i explained right lol
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06-10-2010, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Perth
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Yup tis suposed to be like that. frd906 is right, in traffic, you have restricted flow due to the car infront, and any air that does get in there would most likley be hot from the cars surrounding you. So then, Freeway = no restriction so it'll cool way better and drop in temp.
And i dont think the guage is sensitive, i think its working properly  Last thing you want is a slow inaccurate guage that tells you its hot when its to late.
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07-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Australia
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hi guys...
well thanks for the feedback. I was just not used to a temperature gauge that "travels" a lot. Usually they are pretty much sitting in their spot without moving a bit no matter what circumstances. Well..the AU gauge actually tells you how warm or not warm the engine is. thanks... The Moose |
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