worried and confused

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?
 

Seatmann

Rough around the edges
Sep 16, 2010
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Scotlanda
It sounds a bit cold but it could be the gauge itself that's dodgy, maybe it's needing a new thermostat.:)
 

mattmk2

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Feb 2, 2010
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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?
 

mattmk2

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Feb 2, 2010
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i still have my SXE if its the same type ill swap it over tomorrow and see what happens :)
 

suj

Wheel Connoisseur
Jan 1, 2009
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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
 

mattmk2

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Feb 2, 2010
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driving around with abit of sunshine today managed to get it to half way so im just gonna leave it think :) thanks anyway everyone :)
 

jcs356

Cordy owner
Jul 12, 2004
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Englandland
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.
 
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