Is this the right temperature?

[AB 1000]

Hey everyone, just a question that has been asked before im sure found a few threads like it but slightly different so we have a 98 VS S pac ute v6 ecotec and the temp gauge sits just under a quarter is this normal we have a VY and a VT which both sit just under half way car has new thermostat and radiator, thanks

 

[Immortality]

Fit the standard 195°F thermostat?

My experience is that just under a 1/4 is normally about right with a 180°F thermostat.

 

[AB 1000]

it hes the 81 degree one in im fairly sure,ok was not sure as it seemed rather low but if that sounds fine that good.

 

[Immortality]

If it is a 82°C/180°F thermostat then it sounds about right.

 

[AB 1000]

82 yeah that's it well thats good to hear thank you for your time.

 

[losh1971]

Get into a bit of traffic on a hot day and it will get a bit hotter.

 

[AB 1000]

Yeah with new and old thermostat when idling with air-conditioning off it goes to just over half way and fans come on and goes back down

 

[Taranaki]

Hey everyone, just a question that has been asked before im sure found a few threads like it but slightly different so we have a 98 VS S pac ute v6 ecotec and the temp gauge sits just under a quarter is this normal we have a VY and a VT which both sit just under half way car has new thermostat and radiator, thanks

My mum's Ecotec Commodore had the wrong sender fitted (from a VR or something like that) which caused guage to show too low.

 

[gtrboyy]

Yep sounds normal if cooling system is properly bled & working properly.

My vp when it was v6 sat just below that mark driving around & only went above it if sitting in traffic for ages...think fans came on at 3/4 mark or so.