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caidur 11-29-2002 02:53 PM

Temp reading on instrument panel.
 
The engine temperature gauge on my 230 E usually fluctuates between 80 and 40. depending on acceleration. The faster i accelerate the more it drops downwards towards 40. Also when i am cruising at 140 kmph on the highway , the temp is usually at 40 or 50. Is this OK ?. If not what could be the problem??? I believe the temp should be actually 80 for the engine to operate optimal. Please suggest !!!.

blackmercedes 11-29-2002 02:55 PM

Thermostat is shot.

jsmith 11-29-2002 04:38 PM

40? the sender might be shot. no way the temps will stay in that region on a warmed up engine, specially where you are...

blackmercedes 11-29-2002 05:55 PM

Now that I see his location, I too wonder. I would check the sending unit, and the thermostat might be the next course as it's inexpensive and might be due anyway, being 13 years old...


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