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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: KOOL-AID MAN on October 31, 2004, 02:27:17 PM

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: KOOL-AID MAN on October 31, 2004, 02:27:17 PM

'just wondering what the normal operating tempature of a vw beetle motor should be?

i have a 1914cc, and the temp gauge will go to 170degrees, is that to much, or normal?

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: josh on November 01, 2004, 01:42:31 PM

I thought anything under 190 was alright. just read it somewhere though.

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: dannyboy on November 01, 2004, 02:37:48 PM

oil temp gauge? 170-215 is fine and dandy

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: James Buchan on November 01, 2004, 03:16:54 PM

Where do you have the temp being read from?

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: Trevor P on November 01, 2004, 05:54:27 PM

That is not very hot at all. My 1835 runs at 180 on the highway, and will hit 200 in traffic on a 25-30 degree day. All stock doghouse tin with a 1.5 quart sump (temp sender in sump).

Title: Normal Motor Operating Tempature?
Post by: Bruce on November 02, 2004, 10:44:03 AM

Porsche recommends a max continuous operating temp of 230