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456 Running temperature

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Eaven marcum, Apr 17, 2019.

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  1. Eaven marcum

    Eaven marcum Rookie

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    #1 Eaven marcum, Apr 17, 2019
    Hey all, my 2000 456m-gta seems to be all over the place on the coolant temp gauge. About 1/4 way during normal driving, and while idling it goes up to 190*. Should it be staying at 190* all the time? Maybe a thermostat is the issue?
     
  2. dersark_painclinic

    dersark_painclinic Formula Junior

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    #2 dersark_painclinic, Apr 17, 2019
    Can you be more specific with " all over the place" driving on freeway gauge should be read lower than 190, idling 190 +/- 10-15 degree while fans on and off. any work done on cooling system, check your reservoir for coolant level, check for leaks, water pump, hoses, air in the system. thermostat also.
     
  3. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 tazandjan, Apr 17, 2019
    Sounds normal to me. Ferrari water temperatures drop rapidly as soon as she is moving and there is more airflow through the radiator. They rise rapidly to 190 F when stopped and relying only on the fans for airflow. As long as they stabilize at 190 F, sounds good.
     
  4. killer58

    killer58 Formula 3

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    #4 killer58, Apr 17, 2019
    Mine operates just as Taz describes: the 1/4 mark while driving, up to 190 while idling.
     
  5. Bluebottle

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    #5 Bluebottle, Apr 17, 2019
    Likewise (550).
     
  6. tantumaude

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    #6 tantumaude, Apr 22, 2019
    Mine barely goes above halfway, even in traffic.
     

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