mattmk2

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Feb 2, 2010
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ill be simple with this. i have i 1.4 S and the temp gauge sits at a quarter almost all the time. is this normal? im only asking as i had a 1.4 SXE and it would warm up to half way and sit there the whole time. any advice or is this normal and im worring over nothing?
 
It sounds a bit cold but it could be the gauge itself that's dodgy, maybe it's needing a new thermostat.:)
 
tbh running abit cold doesnt fazze me id rather cold than hot :) but im thinking is it just draining my petrol? and is it okay to leave?
 
i still have my SXE if its the same type ill swap it over tomorrow and see what happens :)
 
Like been said, it sounds like a thermostat, either sticky, or stuck open

Means the car is "over cooling" so in a way, yes it will use a bit more petrol
 
driving around with abit of sunshine today managed to get it to half way so im just gonna leave it think :) thanks anyway everyone :)
 
The temp gauge in my 8v never worked in the 13 years I was driving it :eek:). Did exactly the same thing, sat at 1/4 and never moved any higher.