TonyJetta
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- Joined
- Sep 15, 2005
- Location
- Tucson, Az
- TDI
- '15 Jetta TDI SE / '06 Jetta TDI DSG Pkg0 / '96 Passat TDI
Background:
2006 Jetta TDI, original owner, 279k miles.
Just replaced timing belt - every belt done by myself - kit from IDparts
Included with this timing belt, beyond the usual:
water pump
serpentine tensioner
thermostat
thermostat housing
I'm inquiring about normal operating temps:
@ 70MPH or less, climbing hills, flat, terrain just doesn't matter nor does ambient temp - coolant temp is 188 - 194.
@75MPH, climbing a 3-4% grade (estimated), coolant temp is 188-194, so long as the ambient temp is less than 100F
@75MPH, climbing a 3-4% grade (estimated), ambient 100-108F, coolant temp starts at 188-194, on the flats, as the grade increases, so does the coolant temp. I've seen it as high as 210F.
Through all these situation the dash gauge stays at 190F. This indicates to me that the temp gauge is dampened.
So, my question: Is 210 normal, when climbing a slight (3-4%) grade in > 100F temps? If so, what should be my upper limit?
TIA,
Tony
2006 Jetta TDI, original owner, 279k miles.
Just replaced timing belt - every belt done by myself - kit from IDparts
Included with this timing belt, beyond the usual:
water pump
serpentine tensioner
thermostat
thermostat housing
I'm inquiring about normal operating temps:
@ 70MPH or less, climbing hills, flat, terrain just doesn't matter nor does ambient temp - coolant temp is 188 - 194.
@75MPH, climbing a 3-4% grade (estimated), coolant temp is 188-194, so long as the ambient temp is less than 100F
@75MPH, climbing a 3-4% grade (estimated), ambient 100-108F, coolant temp starts at 188-194, on the flats, as the grade increases, so does the coolant temp. I've seen it as high as 210F.
Through all these situation the dash gauge stays at 190F. This indicates to me that the temp gauge is dampened.
So, my question: Is 210 normal, when climbing a slight (3-4%) grade in > 100F temps? If so, what should be my upper limit?
TIA,
Tony