Author Topic: Normal Motor Operating Tempature? (Read 3104 times)

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?

josh · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2004, 01:42:31 PM »

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

dannyboy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2004, 02:37:48 PM »

oil temp gauge? 170-215 is fine and dandy

James Buchan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2004, 03:16:54 PM »

Where do you have the temp being read from?

Trevor P · « **Reply #4 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).

Bruce · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2004, 10:44:03 AM »

Porsche recommends a max continuous operating temp of 230