1995 Holden Astra Repair Question
Topics covered: Cooling fan, Thermostat, Coolant.
Mileage: 86,475 miles.
Mileage: 86,475 miles.
Asked on December 29, 2011
Heating temperature
What temperature should the inside dash gauge get to before the cooling fan comes on when car is idling.
Answer
Replied on December 29, 2011
Around 195F or so. 91 C
Replied on December 29, 2011
The temperature on this car is getting close to 100 C before the cooling fan comes, what do I need to do to get the cooling fan to come on earlier?
Replied on December 29, 2011
If nothing has been done to it, I wouldn't worry to much about it. That corresponds to a fairly normal operating temperature, 212 F. Typically, an engine thermostat opens around 195 F/91C. The fan will normally come one within 10-15 F of thermostat opening.
Your vehicle isn't one that's available in the US, so I can't look up exact numbers for it. What I can do is ask my Aussie buddy to peek in and give you his opinion on this.
Replied on December 29, 2011
You can try using a 185deg Stat if you wish and see what happens-Has the coolant temperature sensor been checked cold and hot?