forever happy water temp!

[s1831559]

thought to share this with u guys
i went to mt Tamborine for a drive on the sunday.
was doing 40-60km on a steep climb between second and third gear,
after 3 mins oil temp went up to 105C! (defi oil temp installed)
interest that the water temp on the dash didnt move a bit...

[insanekiwi]

Generally if water temperature moves, there is a big problem.

Engine oil getting hotter is a normal phenomena.
Should come to normal operating temperature once back on usual speeds and RPM.

[SoVeReIgN]

105degrees isn't a problem for the oil temp

125+ is when you want to start worrying.

[Jmac]

Little secret for ya mate as does most other VW now the gauge is designed to run slap bang in the middle at 90. NOw it is running a bit hotter than that but is designed as a comfort not to scare the driver, it really does fluctuate a bit but remains steady on the dash. So rule of thumb is if that gauge creeps up a noticeable amount from 90 then you will have a problem. Should always remain right in the centre. Ok your oil thing is right mate and really the temo would have climbed marginally but not on the dash if you are with me. Your Thermostat is fully open at 105degress but remember you have a pressurised system therefore the boiling point is raised. Plug in Vag Com and when your dial is at 90 VAgcom will be around 98-105 and all is well.
Cheers
Jmac

[Timbo]

If you want to read actual water temps, install something like a ScanGauge. I noticed mine would rise to 95+ on climbs....but the stock gauge moved not at all. ScanGauge also gives you intake temps, plus a range of other stuff.

[Soundofav6]

Oil temp is normal. I had oil temp up to 116 C in the VR6 with water temp 90 C

[The_Hawk]

Oil temp is normal. I had oil temp up to 116 C in the VR6 with water temp 90 C

pffft... 126C... on a track

Replaced the oil the next day

[pomme]

I remember I was sitting in maccas drive through once, and i looked back at the dash... i saw the water temp dropping from around 95 back down to its normal 90. I stared at the gauge constantly for a while after... i've never seen it over since.

I had no idea how long it was above, but i was the strangest thing to see as like u say, its never moved before.